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THIS book is issued by the Passenger Department of the Ulster & 
Delaware Railroad Company. It is devoted to descriptive matter 
pertaining to the Catskill Mountains ; their structure, history and 
development as a Summer Resort; the sanitary advantages of sum- 
mer life in the dry air of high mountain regions; the absolute need 
of rest and vacation for the busy workers in the city nd town ; the 
scenic beauties and wildwood charms so lavishly spread for the de- 
lectation of every visitor. It also contains much general information 
regarding the leading points of interest throughout the range ; what 
and where they are, how to reach them and what to look for. In fact, 
it is an accurate guide book to the regions reached by this mountain 
railway system. 



COPYRIGHTED igoi, BY 
A. SIMS, GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT, 
ULSTER & DELAWARE R. R. 



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With the exception of the points reached by the railroads, the" 
altitudes given in this book are in accordance with Prof. Guyot, who 
was the first to make accurate measurements of the Catskills a few 
years ago. 



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THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS AND THE ULSTER AND DELA- 
WARE SYSTEM SUMMER REST AND WHERE TO FIND 
IT— SCENIC BEAUTY AND SANITARY ADVANTAGES— 
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL. STANDARD GAUGE ROUTE AND 
THROUGH CAR UNE.Jt^j^.Jt^.j^^^^Jt^^^^-^-^-^J*-J*^^^ 

" It seems to me I'd like to go 
Where bells don't ring, nor whistles blow, 
Nor clocks don't strike, nor gongs don't sound. 
And I'd have stillness all around. 

Not real still stillness, but just the trees' 
Low whisperings or the hum of bees. 
Or brooks' faint babbling over stones 
In strangel>-, softly tangled tones. 

Or ma_\be a cricket or katydid. 
Or the songs of birds in the hedges hid. 
Or just sOme such sweet sounds as these, 
Tjfill a tired heart with ease. 

Sometimes it seems to me I must 

Just quit the city's din and dust 

And get out where the sky is blue. 

And, sav, now, how does it seem to you ?" 



There is a science of summer rest, and the 
o M lyi tyi p D 

sooner this fact is reahzed and reckoned ■with, 

R EST 

i-ito . . ^Y]Q better it will be for all those who live in the 

temperate zones. In the United States the vacation habit has 
now g-rown chronic and confirmed among- all classes. And 
yet it is surprising- that so few of these intelligent American 
millions fully comprehend the real lesson of the doctrine of 
rest. Men and women in every walk of life, rich and poor 
alike, hustle along day after day through the busy months of 
each vear between store or office and the home or clul), in 
quest of the elusive dollar and the happiness and pleasure it 
may bring. Few ever stop to estimate the pace or measure 
the speed of their activities. It is a restless energy that per- 
vades this land of ours and we rarely spare the time to look 
into the faces of our neighbors at home or abroad, or study 
their methods of life. The frail arteries of our existence 
are continually distended by the pressure ot individual effort 



6 theGcatskill mountains. 

toward supremacy and conquestover jostling- rivals on every 
side. It is an ambitious ag-e in vvliich we live. But rather 
than seek to abate the noble energ-ies and activities that so 
proudly characterize this epoch, shall we not learn to g-lean 
the fuel with which to feed the consuming- fires of thisg-lorious 
ambition, from the ample storehouses of nature in the wisest 
way? The careful conservation of vital force is the impera- 
tive lesson of the hour. Greater economy in the use and 
control of our bodies and brains is strictly enjoined. These 
houses of clay were not made to run at hig-h pressure all the 
time. Nor will an ample supply of food suffice to repair all 
the waste. There must be stated periods of relaxation, 
recreation and absolute rest. Lost streng-th and vitality can 
be reg-ained in no other way. A breath of Nature, uncon- 
taminated by the dreg-s of city civilization, is the unfailing- 
panacea. The flabby muscles and pale cheeks, the feeble 
respiration and the exhausted brain, all these beckon us 
away to the g-reen hills and valleys. 

" Where the long, rustling curtains of generous trees 

Hide the town with its cares and its folly ; 
Where the low, drowsy song of the loitering bees 

Drown out the buzz of the trolley." 




cathedral gorge, 

n?:ar brown's station. 



THK CATSKILL MOUXTAINS. 



NEED OF 
CHANGE. 



Another important aspect of the summer rest 
is the absolute need of chang-e ; a chang-e of 



scene, thoug-ht and action. This is a dominant 
impulse in every human breast. No matter how salutary or 
delig-htful the normal environment mav be, there is a monot- 
onous routine which should be broken in upon. Whether in 
the line of untiring- Uibor, dig-nified leisure, or consuming- idle- 
ness, the need is the same. We must run away from bricks 
and mortar, the noise and dirt of the town and all its pleas- 
ures as well, for a time, and g-o out among- the hills and 
rocl\s, the g-reen trees and fields, the waving- meadows and 
orchards, the wild flowers and the filmy ferns, and bathe in 
the fresh air and pure sunshine of the country, where the 
brooks and the birds and the leaves whisper in loving- tryst. 
To many this is yet a strang-e g-ospel, but thousands are be- 
g-inning- to realize that this summer vacation should bring- 
not only a chang-e of scene, but chang-e of habit. They spend 




A PRETTY SPOT, 

NEAR WEST DAVENPORT, 



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10 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



hours daily in the cool shadows of forest pines where the 
wind whispers softest and the bees drone drowsily amongr 
the low, white blossoms of the wood flowers. To such even 
the latest novel has no appeal, and the lesson of life, for the 
moment, is to do nothing- and be nothing-. In the g-reat still- 
ness of nature, peace and health g-o hand in hand, soothing- 
the relaxed muscles with the subtle touch of new power ; 
and in the delicious land of day-dreams, the brain, sung- al- 
most to sleep by the hushed crooning-s of the cool breeze 
among- the tree-tops, g-rows young- and strong- ag-ain. In the 
quiet of the g-rand cathedral of its Maker, even the soul for- 
g-ets the battles, the down-falls, the cuts and scars of life's 
g-reat contest and becomes something- purer, strong-er and 
more worthy of its orig-in. But for the vast majority who- 
hurry away to the country in the early summer and return 
in the autumn, vainly imag-ining- they have had a summer's 
rest, such results are quite unknown. 

In support of this theory of 
chang-e of air and scene, may we 
not draw a lesson from the ro- 
bust health and vig-orof the no- 
madic Gypsy tribe, who wander 
from place to place? There are 
also biolog-ical laws which may 
account in some measure for the 
salutary effects of such chang-e. 
The epoch of man's whole exist- 
ence upon the earth having- been 
so larg-ely dominated by his roving- habits as a savag-e hunter, 
with no iixed place of abode, is it not reasonable to suppose 
that such habits, prevalent for ag-es, would be likely to leave 
a lasting- impress on every cell and fibre of the human frame ?" 
It is therefore not improbable that a partial renewal of the 
conditions to which his constitution was orig-inally adapted 
may contribute to a recovery of a normal state of health. 




THK CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



11 



WHERE TO 
GO. . . . 



To thousands this is a momentous question 
that comes up for a new solution with each 
recurring- season. When one thinks he has 
reached a final conclusion at the end of his vacation by decid- 
ing- never to g-o to that place ag-ain, the intervening- winter is 
very apt to dispel the notion, and he either goes back to the 
same locality or begins to wrestle with the question anew. 
Surely the subject is -one of vital importance, and yet how 
common it is to consider only two or three of the secondary 
elements of the problem. A hasty comparison of prices, 
wnth the scenic and social attractions offered, the methods 
and cost of access, and the decision is made. Too often this 

results in ab- 
solute failure 
and dissatis- 
faction, and 
the victim re- 
turns to his 
home disgust- 
ed with his 
waste of time 
and money., 
not only, but 
really tired 
out and utter- 
ly unfitted for 
work. The 
monetarv as- 
pect of the va- 
cation, essen- 
tial as it is, 
should never 
l)e allowed to 
overshadow 
the main ob- 
ject for which 
rest is actual- 
SHANTY Hor.LOw, ^>' ^'^quired. 

NEAK HUNTEK. 





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What manner of chanj^e do I need most? This is the 
great question to decide, and it is the easiest of the whole lot. 
An absolute chang-e of air is the inevitable response which 
conies in asthmatic g-asps from the exhausted lung-s, half 
clog-ged by the organic atoms of the polluted city atmosphere. 
What you need is air at first-hand. For months you have 
been breathing- a second-hand, warmed-over air whose iden- 
tity and history you were fully content to leave in obscurity, 
sniffing- a bit here and there, catching a whiff now and then 
as it floats out to sea for purification. Now you must pack 
your g-rip and flee to the distilleries of the skies, where the 
mystic breezes fling out their banners of invig-orating- wel- 
come, and Nature sits enthroned to dispense her choicest 
gifts. And this bring^s us to the consideration of altitude, 
the hygienic importance of which, as a factor in the summer 
vacation, is now so universallv conceded. 




ON THK SUSQUEHANNA, 

NEAR ONEONTA. 




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THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 15 

For years past we have found that 
THE IIVlPOKTANUc yig-Qj- ^nd tone was imparted by a 
^^ ALTITUDE .... sojourn at mountain resorts a few 
thousand feet above the sea. First came the exhilarating- 
effect and afterward the more positive and potential invigor- 
ation which seemed to renew lost tissues and repair old ones. 
But the exact processes were not so easy to explain scientifi- 
cally. It was discovered years ago that the blood of animals 
living- in the higher altitudes absorbed more oxygen than 
those on the lower levels. Next, that his blood was richer 
in the coloring matter (haemoglobin), and also that the num- 
ber of red corpuscules was greatly augmented. Bearing in 
mind that the blood absorbs oxygen in the lungs and trans- 
fers it to the tissues of the body by means of these red cor- 
puscules, the advantages of this increase of oxygen and its 
tiny carriers is at once apparent. The microbes of disease, 
which may have secured lodgment by any previous insani- 
tary condition of life, or by the exhausting cares and labors 
of business, are thus displaced and destroyed by this better 
nutrition of the body, and you are far better fortified to with- 
stand any future assaults of this destructive nature. Such 
is an outline of the latest theory on this subject, which has 
now been accepted by the best medical authorities. And 
the practical lesson of it all is, beyond any question, that 
the best summer resort for the average dweller of the cities 
and plains, in every hygienic aspect of the case, is the higher 
altitudes, the mountainous regions of the country. In view 
of this fact how strange it seems that residents of New York, 
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other seaboard cities, 
especially, should be content to summer at the beach resorts. 
Evidently their faith in a radical change of air is not great, 
and they have yet to learn the modern ethics of summer rest. 
Having fed their lungs for months upon the saline humidity 
of old Ocean, they are content to spend their vacations rolling- 
in the saliferous sand and cavorting in the briny surf, breath- 
ing a condensed edition of the same old air. swallowing tbeir 
share of the fogs, and waging an unequal combat with the 
depraved and rapacious mosquito. Many are beguiled by 
the cool and refreshing sea breezes, hoping to receive the 




IN THE 

WOODLAND VALLEY. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



17 



same benefits as a like temperature at the inland mountain 
reg-ions would bestow. But such is not the fact, as has been 
already shown, nor is it borne out by the results 
of a sing-le practical test. The old notion of as- 
cribing- all the beneficial effects of summer 
mountain life to the reduced temperature is 
exploded. Careful in vestig^ation has revealed 
other, and more important ing-redients in 
this mountain prescription. The cool 
air of the inland hills is a far differ- 
ent article from that found at the 
shore. Instead of the saturated 
product of moisture and con- 
densation, the air is dry 
and strong- from the 
rarefying- process- 
es peculiar to the ^^»^ 
laboratories of the ■• -,«t, 
skies. - '1 n '' 




"You fellers from the country— you keep away from town. 
If you don't want to unsettle things and get us upside down ; 
For you always leave a memory of the meadows and the streams 
An' I straightway get to wishin' and to fishin' in my dreams. 

You fellers from the country — when you strike me at my desk. 
The room begins to blossom an' (he street looks picturesque : 
And the roarin' of the city, with its engines an' its bells, 
Seems to melt into the music of the mountains and the dells. 

You fellers from the countr\- — you get so much of life — 
So little of its sorrow, of its tears, and of its strife. 
That I want to get off with you and just riot in your joy 
And wade in your cool branches, like I used to when a boy.' 




U.fHciS braix: K- 'V* y, 



ON THE BEVERKILL. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 19 

As the observant reader may already 
THE CATSKILL ^^^^^ surmised from the perusal of the 
IVIOUNTAINb. . . preceding- pag-es, all reference to moun- 
tains in this little work, means specifically the Catskill 
Mountains, the historic Catskills ; the most picturesque and 
healthful mountain region on the globe. Even thoug-h the 
facile pens of Irving- and Cooper had never been dipped into 
the fabled realm, nor the inspired brushes of Cole and Mc- 
Entee never essayed to depict its marvelous wealth of scenic 
charms ; the fame of the Catskills was securely enshrined on 
the scroll of destiny. Made in a day, the to\\ering- crag-s 
g-row in beauty and g-randeur as the cycles of eternity roll 
silently on. Ever eloquent in their Creator's praise, they 
reach out a beckoning- hand to enervated men and women 
the world over ; to the discourag-ed and faltering- worker, 
the unfortunate idler and the successful man of business. 
All alike may here stand above the turmoils and the irksome 
pleasures of life and compare the boasted achievements of 
men with the mig-htv spectacle of earth and sky, which now 
fills the soul with awe and impresses one anew with his own 
insig-nificance. 

Little need be said perhaps concern- 
WHERE AND WHAT !„. the location and structure of this 
THEYARE • 

most interesting- g-roup of moun. 

tains. For thirty years and more the reg-ion has been be- 
fore the public as a summer resort, and thousands of ad- 
miring- visitors have journeyed to and fro each year. But 
there are many other thousands who have never yet seen 
the locality, and for these this book is mainly written. The 
modern processes of the pictorial art have indeed made some 
of the scenery familiar the world over, and with much pleas- 
ing- and artistic accuracy. This cannot, however, be said so 
unreservedly of the vast mass of descriptive matter which 
has appeared in the pul)lic press from time to time. Much 
of this was mere imag-inary drivel, misleading- and fictitious, 
betraying- the writer's unfamiliarity with his subject. In fact 
one of our modern encyclopedias locates the entire rang-e in 
Greene county, while it really traverses larg-e parts of Ulster, 
Delaware and Schoharie counties as well, Ulster having- per- 



THK CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



21 



haps the larg-est share. Another encyclopedic writer says 
the rang-e is drained chiefly by the Catskill creek, while the 
fact is, that stream reaches only the eastern slope and does 
not begin to equal in importance the Esopus creek, which 
rises forty miles in the interior, not to mention the Schoharie 
creek, or the branches of the Delaware river. 

These mountains are a spur of the great Appalachian 
system which extends along- the Atlantic coast from Maine 
to Alabama. They cover a superficial area of some 2400 
square miles, and their g-eneral trend is from southeast to 
northwest or at rig-ht ang-les to every other g-roup in this 
system. Coming- up the Hudson, they burst into vision 
about ninety miles from the mouth of that river, and from 

eig-ht to ten 
milesfromthe 
western shore 
at King-ston. 
Here they 
rise abruptly 
from the base 
over3, 000 feet 
in the air for 
miles along- 
the eastern 
face, there be- 
ing- innumer- 
able peaks, in 
the interior, 
threeof which 
are over 4,000 
feet in heig-nt. 
These peaks 
vary materi- 
ally in physi- 
cal structure 
and plastic 
form, and are 
geolog-ically 




NEAR MT. PLEASANT. 



22 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



unlike ordinary mountain formations. Instead of the usual 
folds or frag-ments of arches, the rock is composed of piled 
up strata in the orig-inal horizontal position. 




A SECTION OF 

MATTICE FALLS. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 23 

Just how and at what period of the 
• • . • earth's history these massive crag-s 
FORiVItl-). ^Ygi-g formed, is still a question for the 
Geolog"ist of the future. The theory of a high plateau or 
mass of elevations, is still adhered to by the best authorities, 
including" Prof. Arnold Guyot, the learned scientist who 
made more careful investigation and personal examination 
of the Catskills than any other man of modern times. He 
believed that in prehistoric ages the earth contained ten-fold 
more water than now, and therefore in that antediluvian 
epoch, water was the mighty agent in shaping the earth's 
surface. Glacial action is clearly indicated all through the 
range, some thirteen distinct visitations of this mighty pro- 
pelling force, peculiar to the early ages of the world, having- 
been traced. Other writers incline to the theory of upheaval 
from volcanic or other causes. Pint even they must resort 
to the doctrine of erosion as a subsequent or iinal process, in 
order to account for the various phenomenal forms here pre- 
sented. The vast masses of conglomerate present all the 
conditions of quicksand as it existed just prior to its conver- 
sion into stone. 

Thus at variance in trend, and other geological features, 
with the parent system, the Catskills must be regarded as 
anomalous also in plastic formation, being due to erosive 
forces, and not to the ordinary process which has folded and 
shaped the other parts of the system. 

" The white clouds are like pictures in a breathin' 

frame o' blue, 
An' the sunbeams are a shootin' all their siher 

arrows through, 
An' its June-time in the country, an' its June-time 

in the town, 
An' the mockin' birds are singin' and the blossoms 

rainin' down ! 

It's June-time in the Catskills. and happy folks 

are we, 
With the brook ;;-dashin', splashin", an' the winds 

a-blowin' free I 
An' the sun is climbin' higher, an' the nights are 

full o' moon. 
An' a fellers soul is dancin' to the melodies o' 

June ! 







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THE MOKNING MAIL. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 25 

Thev are divided into two groups by 
TOPOGRAPHICAL ^^^ Esopus creek. The northern 

DIVISIONS g^roup lies between the Esopus and 

Catskill creeks, and extends from southeast to northwest in 
the form of an irregular parallelog-ram. This is shut in be- 
tween two h\gh border chains, ten or fifteen miles apart. 
That on the southw^est is known as the central chain, or back- 
bone of the entire g^roup, extending- from Overlook Mountain 
on the east to Mount Utsayantha on the west, a distance of 
over thirty-five miles. The other is the northeast border 
chain. The southeast end is closed by the short chain of 
High Peak; the northwestern by the hig-h swell of plateaus 
which divide the head-waters of the Delaware and Susque- 
hanna from those of the Schoharie and the Hudson. A 
striking- peculiarity of this northern group is, that while its 
western end seems buried in the g-eneral plateaus of west- 
ern New York the mountains there rising- but moderately 
above their base, its eastern end stands isolated on three 
«ides by deep and broadly open valleys, projecting- in all its 
heig-ht as a mig-hty promontory to within ten miles of the 
Hudson. This presents the imposing- scene from that river. 
The Schoharie creek and its tributaries furnish the entire 
drainag-e for the interior hig-hlands of the Catskills proper. 
This drainage which sends the waters all the way around to 
the Mohawk, to come back by the Hudson, after a course of 
175 miles, to within ten miles of their starting- point, is cer- 
tainly remarkable, and shows a very peculiar ph3'sical struc- 
ture. 

" They come ! the merry summer months of beauty, song and flowers 
They come ! the gladsome months that bring thick leafiness to bowers. 
Up, up. my heart ! and walk abroad ; fling work and care aside : 
Seek silent hills, and rest thyself where crystal waters glide ; 
Or, underneath the shadow vast of patriarchal tree, 
Seen through its leaves the cloudless sky is rapt tranquility." 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



27 



The precise orig-in of the name " Cats- 
ORIGIN OF THE kin^" is somewhat obscure. Somewrit- 
NAME. , , , , gj.g j^ver that it was derived from the 
catamounts which infested the reg-ion, and Irving- was among- 
those sponsors. But there is scant authority or reason for 
this assumption. The name is found spelled in numerous 
ways in the ancient records, such as "Kaatskill," "Kaaters- 
kill," "Katskill," "Cauterskill," "Cautskill," etc. It is be- 
lieved to have been first applied during the Dutch domination 
over two centuries ago. And if this assumption is correct, 




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NEAK BLOOMVILLK, 

Kaatskill or Kaaterskill, would seem to be the proper or- 
thography. The "kill, " being Dutch for channel or creek. 
'•Kaat, " is also Dutch for cat, but the unusual abundance of 
the feline species, either wild or domestic, is not well estab- 
lished. The Indians are said to have called the mountains 
•' Ontiora," meaning- hills of the sky, where the Great Spirit 
of Manitou'dwelt and ruled the elements of earth and sky. 
And there seems no very good reason for ever having- aban- 
doned that poetic and appropriate title. 

" Summer is here, and the morning is gay, 
Let us be children together to-da.\-, 
Sorrow's a myth, and our troubles^^but seem. 
The past is an echo, the future a dream. 



THK CA'l SKILL MOUNTAINS. 



2<> 



Concerning- the early history of this charming-^ 
PRiIVltVAL tnountain reg-ion, or its people, the records 
HISTORY, ^^g strang-ely silent and incomplete. P>ven 
the voice of tradition ventures cautiously in the corridors of 
the remote and prehistoric past. But this only serves to in- 
vest the locality with new enchantment and interest, and the 
embers of speculation are readily fanned into life by such 
breezes from an unknown realm of romance. 

Whether it was Henry Hudson, Verrazano, Gomez, or 
some earlier navigator, who first sailed up the Hudson river, 
which was then called " Cohohatatia, " by the Indians, mean- 
ing- river of the mountains, is now open^to question. But it is 

sufficient to note here 
that when Hudson 
first ventured up the 
noble stream in 1609 
in his quaint Dutch 
ship, the attractions of 
the Cats kills were 
such that he was in- 
duced to cast anchor 
and make a short in- 
spection. He was re- 
ceived with marked 
hospitality by the Iro- 
quois Indians, then in 
possession of the re- 
g-ion. Into their rude 
bark hut, which was 
stored with corn and 
beans, they took the 
curious navig-ator and 
his small party of sail- 
ors. Upon the g-round 
floor, mats were 
spread in their honor, 
and here they par- 
took of food from a. 




CHURCHILL LAKB, 

STAMFORD. 



THK CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 31 

larg-e wooden bowl or tray. The flesh of a fattened dog-, 
which had been killed for the feast, was among- the tempting- 
viands prepared for the white visitors, who seem to have 
been in no hurry to return to their ship. The record then 
closes with this quaint, aborig-inal scene and docs not re-open 
until sixty-nine years later; leaving- us to assume that the 
region remained in the peaceful possession of the red men 
during- that long- period. But this was the dawn of the Dutch 
occupation. On the eig-hth of July, 1678, the purchase of a 
larg-e portion of this mountain region was effected by a com- 
pany of Dutch and Eng-lish g-entlemen. The conference was 
held at the Stadt Huis in Albany, where Mahak-Neminaw, 
the ruling- Indian chief, and six leading men of his tribe had 
g-athered for the purpose. Various trinkets and trifles of 
stupendous value in the eyes of the noted red men, were 
g-iven them, and the title, with its wonderful hierog-lyphics, 
was passed. Soon after that the aborig-inal owners beg^an to 
disappear, retreating- to the Adirondack wilderness and the 
western part of the State. Their successors in the Catskills 
do not seem to have left many important records of their 
occupancy which can be relied upon. But- in place of such 
history we are endowed with a wealth of Indian lore and 
Dutch tradition which have made the region an enchanted 
shadow-land of leg-end and romance. 

" Queen of all lovely rivers, lustrous queen 
Of flowing waters in our sweet new lands. 
Rippling through sunlight to the ocean sands, 
Within a smiling vallev, and between 
Romantic shores of silvery summer green ; 
Memorial of wild days and savage hands, 
Singing the patient deeds of patriotic hands, 
Crooning of golden glorious years foreseen." 




THE I'^AMOUS 

KAATEKSKILL FALLS. 



THI-: CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 33 

"If being- the best part of a mile in the air, and 

having views of farms and houses at your feet, 
BEAUTY •• 

• ^yitii rivers looking like ribbons, and mountains 

seeming to be haystacks of green g-rass under you, gives any 
satisfaction to a man, I can recommend the spot. When I 
first came into the woods to live I used to have weak spells, 
and I felt lonesome ; then I would g-o into the Catskills to 
spend a few days on that hill to look at the ways of man." 
These are the immortal words of " Leatherstocking-, " that 
most original character in fiction so aptly characterized by 
Carlyle as "the one melodious s^aiopsis of man and nature." 
Standing half way between savage and civilized life, hear him 
as he continues: " The river was in sight for seventy miles 
under my feet, looking like a curled shaving, though it was 
eight long miles to its banks. I saw the hills in the Hamp- 
shire grants, the Highlands of the river, and all that God had 
done, or man can do, as far as the eye could reach." 

Who can hope to equal the realistic eloquence of this 
simple description? See the mighty crags with their gig-an- 
tic ribs of rock, protruding here and there from the flesh of 
the mountain like Titanic fortresses against the assaults of 
ages ; their massive slopes clothed in cyclopean mantles of 
living green over which the sunshine and shadows of buried 
centuries have chased each other in cosmic glee. These 
yawning canyons, dark, deep and cool, where the shimmer- 
ing- trout streams babble among the gnarled roots and mossy 
boulders, to the echoing refrain of the lichen-clad walls of 
precipitous rock. Listen to the mellow cadence of Nature's 
breath fresh from the verdant throat of the mountain. There 
is naught to disturb the peaceful harmony of this Arcadian 
realm. See up yonder, at the head of the gorge in which 
you stand, that slender scarf of sparkling water, wearied at 
last with its winding career for many a mountain mile, or its 
dreamy life among the stones and roots of quiet pools, now 
leaping madly, beautifully over the jutting rock, down, down 
the precipice hundreds of feet, breaking into a sheeny shower 
of fleecy foam, sending up a crystal spray, which bedews the 
surrounding foliage and paints the rainbow across the slant- 
ing- sunbeams. Or, climb to the breez}^ crest that pierces 

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ONE OF THE DRIVES 

BETWEEN STAMFORD AND HOBART, 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



35 



the clouds and bathe in the filmy vapor that flits up the 
mountain side and scuds past your face on the wing-s of the 
wind. Wrapped now in mist as in mid-ocean, anon the veil 
is lifted, the sun breaks throug-h, and you stand entranced 
at the marvelous beauty of the checkered valley which slum- 
bers beneath your feet. Or, at daybreak as the sun peers 
over the rim of the eastern hills and irradiates the sleeping- 




THE VALLEY AND THE 

MOUNTAINS NEAK PINE HILL.- 

landscape with amber and gold, painting in gorgeous hues 
the rolling, tumbling- masses of cloud far down over the quiet 
valley. And anon as the vapor lifts and scatters before the 
rays of the advancing sun, the scene becomes indescribably 
beautiful. Watch again as the angry little mid-day showers 
g-ather, break and finish their noisy career, far below the 
placid sunshine of the mountain-top which surrounds you. 
Or choose some one of the colossal boulders that lie strewn 
-around, as though dropped like a pebble from some mig-hty 
hand, and watch the gathering fury of a storm, which no 



THE CA'i SKILL MOUNTAINS. 



37 




THE MOUNTAIN 

AT HUNTER. 

inan need ever attempt to portray- And linally in the even- 
ing- twilig-ht, when 

" The Western sky has trimmed its skirts with ruffles all the way. 
And bias stripes of salmon pink and heliotrope and gray ; " 

as the receding- sun floods the earth in tranquil g-lory, and 
paints his transient banners on the easel of Night, you are 
lost in silent admiration. 

'Splendors and blossoms and beauty, 

And a charm that cannot be told. 
For the days are exquisite poems 

Bound in the blue and the gold. 

Of the cloudless sky and the sunshine, 

And written in measures of light. 
They are full of the magical rhythm 

Which sweeps through the day and the night. 

Oh I the lyrics of dewy morning, 

And the sonnets of golden noon. 
And the love-songs, written in silver, 

That flow from the mxstical moon. 

Oh ! the beautiful star-lif nocturnes 

We mortals have called the night. 
That are played in the deep, minor measures. 

When the world has grown weary of light. 

Oh I tile glorious music and rhythm 

Of life - and the world— and the sky 
As they blend in a harmony blissful, 

That float to the Throne on High, 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 39 

This is no long-er a problem of any 
HOW TO REACH mo^-nent, and few will need any ex- 
THE CATSKILLS. piidt directions. And yet there are 
uncomfortable, undesirable routes and methods which may 
easily be avoided by a little study of this book, which is 
larg-ely devoted to the details of the best route, the only 
throug-h car line and all-rail connection. 

For some fifty years after its summer charms were first 
discovered, the reg"ion remained practically inaccessible. 
There was a long- and tedious stage-ride from the river, over 
an atrocious road and up the steep mountain-side at a snail's 
pace, which was often attended with some danger, and it took 
a man of vigor and endurance to stand the trip. The steep 
and stonv miles, the jaded horses, and the lumbering old 
stages were pretty apt to awaken sympathies and feelings 
not wholly akin to the picturesque sublimity on every side, 
leaving scant time or mood to indulge his love for mountain 
g-randeur. Invalids, who would be most benefited by the 
change of air and scene were unable to make the ascent, the 
effects of which were so unlikely to be palliated or overcome 
by the scant facilities for accommodation and comfort then 
afforded on the mountain. But this was the condition of af- 
fairs in the Catskills, with slight improvements, down to 1870 
when the iron-horse began to sniff the air of the hills. Here 
was a charming summer resort wholly undeveloped ; even 
the old Greene county section, which was about the only 
part known at all. The wildest and most charming region, 
lying- in the counties of Ulster and Delaware, was largely un- 
explored and completely inaccessible except to the sturdy 
hunters and bark-men. The great chain of mountains had 
never been entered on this side where the great popular and 
easy approach for the entire rang-e was destined to be. The 
g-iant Slide Mountain crag, which had overshadowed every 
other peak for countless ages, was practically unknown, and 
its superior height quite unsuspected. Thus the varied mag- 
nificence of this entrancing region which has now so greatly 
enhanced the fame of the Catskills, was vet to be revealed. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



41 



AN IDEAL REGION 
FOR TROUT. . . . 



The brook trout, that princely mem- 
ber of the finny realm, finds a rare 
combination of favoring- conditions 
in the Catskills. The slopes and yalleys are profusely 
threaded ^vith streams of the coolest and purest crystal 
water, in which the speckled beauties disport with abounding- 
joy and content. The enthusiastic ang-ler may here cast his 
fly or "chuck his worm, " with such success as his knowledge, 
skill and patience may warrant. There are scores upon 
scores of miles of g-ood trout water still unpreempted by 
rapacious sportmen, where even the mountain lad, with his 
crooked pin and "vile earth worm " at the end of a bit of twine, 
■often astounds the scientific disciple of Walton by his "luck." 
Who has not heard of Biscuit Brook, the Neversink streams, 
the head of the Rondout, the east and west branches of the 
Delaware, the Beaverkill, Dry Brook, Bushkill, Watson Hollow 
Brook, Emory Brook, Stony Clove Creek, Mink-Hollow Brook, 
the Big- Indian Valley streams and the Esopus Creek, which 
are lined with fishermen in the early summer? All these 
famous streams are in the Ulster & Delaware section of the 
rang-e, which has long- been the favorite fishing region. While 
the larg-e hotels are not yet open during- 
the early fishing- season, g-ood food and 
comfortable beds may be 
had at the smaller 
houses, unless 
one prefers 
to brinp- 




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42 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS 




ONE OF THE TKOUT STKEAMS. 

a well-fitted tent and plenty of warm clothing- and blankets 
for camping- along- the streams. Then, too, unless the angler 
is content to live wholly upon trout, his camp life will imply 
a hamper of plain, substantial food, althoug-h this can usually 
be obtained at the little mountain stores. 

Successful trout-fishing- is the heig-ht of the ang-ler's am- 
bition. The careless bung-ler or happy-g-o-lucky wharf-fisher 
better stay out of the woods. The trout is keen-witted and 
g-amey, and can only be captured by preliminary deception 
and subsequent combat, with the odds against the finny com- 
batant. If the boys who have grown up along these streams 
often surprise and disgust the theoretical city fisherman by 
catching more trout than he does, with all his complicated 
outfit, it is simply because the urchin knows better how to- 
fish. It is skill, not luck, that counts. The lad is familiar 
with the habits of trout, knows where to find them, and how 
to deceive them with the least fuss and commotion. He 
never gets excited at the supreme moment, and rarely allows 
the biggest fish to escape. He will often find fish in water 
which has been whipped over for hours and abandoned by 
the city chap as finless. Thus it will often be easier and 
cheaper for the man of theories and gorgeous apparatus tO' 
buy his fish of the barefooted mountain lad than to catch 



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lOCHO LAKE, BUSHNKLIA'ILLIC 

CLOVE, NEAR SHANDAKEN. 

them, even thoug-h he may have come hundreds of miles to 
enjoy the sport of landing- the fish by his own skill and de- 
vises. But this fact only adds a keener zest to the efforts of 
the professional angler who studies the native methods with 
peculiar interest, and his skill is sure to be rewarded, while 
even the novice is sure to g-et unlimited exercise even thoug-h 
he fails to fill his creel with the savory victims of his theo- 
retical efforts. Some of the smaller streams often afford the 
best fishing-. Trout can be supremely happy in very little 
water, and big- beauties love to disport in tiny brooklets where 
there is barely room to float. They will be found among- 
mossy roots and margins and over rocky and pebbly bottoms. 

' Sing- sweet, O birds o' April ! Sing- sweet o'er hill and plain 
While the wandering world Is tangled in the sunlight an' the rain 
We ain't a pestering any one, jes' livin' at our ease, 
A-huntin' when wt- want to, an' fishin' when we please !" 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 45 

The time having- finally arrived 

J 3 

DELAWARE RAILROAD, 



THE ULSTER & ^ ^ ^ for a railroad, the men were 



found to build it, in spite of 
the unfavorable current of public opinion which then pre- 
vailed. Thus, the construction of the Ulster & Delaware 
line was beg^un in 18(i6. Proceeding- slowly and cautiously 
for a time, the iron-horse did not really g-et very far into the 
mountains until four years later. Even then the project was 
g-enerally considered wild and ill-advised, with certain failure 
at the end. But the projectors had faith in the final result 
and kept stretching- out the rails until they reached and 
crossed the mountains. 

Nature may never have dreamed that man would stretch 
a railroad throug-h this lovely valley, and at times there has 
been some question as to whether she had been fully recon- 
ciled to the desecration. But the eng-ineers found a natural 
pass here most of the way, crooked and tortuous thoug-h it 
was, and they just followed it up g-ood naturedh^ in laying- out 
the line of the road, avoiding- any agg-ressive liberties with 
the native conditions, as far as possible. Many heavy grades 
were encountered, and there was a cantankerous mountain 
creek, with a whole brood of wayward and excitable little 
tributaries pouring into it from every g-org-e and g-ulch, which 
had to be dealt with in a dignified and earnest manner. 
These were normally quiet and inoffensive, of course ; the 
speckled trout disported lazily in the crystal water which 
g-littered in the noonday sun like silver threads in the w^oof 
of the mountain, and rippled in sweet refrain on its winding-, 
woodland way to the river. But when the floods came, these 
placid and pretty rills swelled into roaring- torrents in a few 
hours, tumbling- into the main creek, which in turn, flooded 
the narrow valley and swept everything- down before it, — 
bridg-es, embankments, trestles, — nothing- was respected. 
Of course, there was nothing about the railway that w^ould be 
likely to exempt it from this inevitable rule, or evoke any 
sympathy from these arteries of the mountains. So the 
eng-ineers acted squarely on the defensive and built the road 
on that theory, locating- the line with the utmost care and 
building in the firmest manner. The best materials were 



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used in every case, and the best 
methods employed to secure sta- 
bility, security, safety, efficiency 
and comfort. The roadbed has 
recently been materially straig-ht- 
ened and leveled, and the curves 
perfected by a competent corps 
of eng-ineers. This was made 
necessary by the increased traffic 
"■ and g-reaterspeedof trains, which 
also called for heavier rails and 
ties and modern steel bridg-es, all 
of which have been supplied over the entire line. Several 
new and attractive station buildings have been erected, and 
important additions and improvements to the rolling-stock 
and general equipment, are continually being- made. The 
new passenger locomotives are now heavier and more power- 
ful than formerly, and they are constructed from the latest 
improved designs for speed and efficiency. The new coaches 
which are added each year, are eleg-ant models of comfort 
and convenience from the best shops in the country. Nothing- 
that will conduce to the comfort and pleasure of travelers 
has been omitted in the equipment of the Ulster & Delaware 
Svstem. It therefore stands to-day second to none in secur- 
ity of road-bed, safety of appliances, general efficiency and 
comfort of equipment. The policy of the company and its 
management is to get the best, and operate the line in the 
best possible manner. 

The completion of the road of course proved the great 
factor in the development of the Catskills as a popular sum- 
mer resort. A new impetus was imparted to the mountain 
boarding business, and hotels, large and small, began to rise 
here and there in the valleys and on the mountain slopes. It 
•opened a new section of the range, which rivaled and even 
surpassed in beauty any other portion, while the entire re- 
g-ion at once became easily accessible. Luxurious parlor and 
day coaches are now attached to the trains, and the most in- 
firm and debilitated may thus enjoy the benefits of this great 
iiatural sanitarium. 




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THE ONLY ALL-RAIL 
ROUTE; BEGINNING 
AT KINGSTON POINT, 



that famous old Hudson River 
landing- of former years, which 
has now been restored and great- 
ly improved, this mountain track 
of the Ulster & Delaware line never ends until the entire 
Catskill rang-e has been crossed, and the villag-e of Oneonta, 
in Otseg-o county, 108 miles from this eastern terminus, is 
reached. Here at the Point, passengers from the elegant 
and popular Day Line steamers, "New York" and "Albany," 
may board the Ulster & Delaware trains for any point in the 
range, stepping- directly from their palatial decks to the 
cars. The transfer of bag-gage is quickly effected, and there 
is no change of cars between the river and the hills. After 
the delig-htful sail up the river one is ready to enjoy the 
speedy whirl by train inland and among- the mountains to 
the fullest extent. 

The start is made over the river shoal and up the 
Rondout Creek for two miles, when 




ONDOUT is reached. Rondout 
was formerly a villag-e, and in 1614 
the Dutch established a settlement 
here. It is the river port of the city 
of King-ston, which was incorporated 
in 1872. It has extensive manufac- 
turing- interests, and has long- en- 
joyed the larg-est river commerce of 
any point on the Hudson, except 
Albany. Several steamboat lines are 
operated here, including- passeng-er, 
freig-ht and towing- companies; and 
, it may justly claim more steam ves- 
sels than any other place above New York, if not a g-reater 
number than all others put tog-ether, save Albany. The fleet 
and famous "Mary Powell," that "Greyhound of the Hud- 
son," makes daily trips between this port and New York 
during- the summer and early autumn. The larg-e and com- 
modious steamers of the Central Hudson Steamboat Co. 's 

Night Line, and the New York Central trains, (by way of 

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THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



51 




the Rhinecliff Ferry) all contribute to the increasing- traffic 
of the Ulster & Delaware trains. 

Leaving- Rondout Station, the train winds g-racefully up 
the g^rade from tide level and intersects with the West Shore 
Railroad near the center of the citv. 

"INGSTON (Union Depot.) This 
is one of the important stations on 
that trunk line, in summer. It is 
-also the northern terminus of the 
Wallkill Valley Railroad, and during- 
the reg-ular season of summer Cats- 
kill Mountain traffic, there are over 
fifty trains stopping- here daily, it 
being- the g-reat diverg-ing- point for 
the mountain reg-ion. The fast Cats- 
kill Mountain special trains on the 
West Shore line, are here trans- 
ferred to the Ulster & Delaware track, where powerful en- 
g-ines stand hissing- and throbbing-, impatiently waiting- for 
the mountain run. These are among- the fastest summer 
trains scheduled upon any road in the country. 

From this station, looking- directly north, an imposing- 
view of the mountains is presented. The peaks in sight are 
the famous Overlook, on the left, with Plattekill, Hig-h Peak, 
or Mount Lincoln, the Kaaterskill and South Mountain crag-s 
on toward the rig-ht. The hig-hest of these is Mount Lincoln, 
3,664 feet, and the next in height is the Overlook, 3,150 feet 
above tide. The large house near the sky is the Overlook 
Mountain House. The next toward the rit^ht is Hotel 
Kaaterskill, and the last is the old Catskill Mountain House. 
But there is barely time to inspect this view when your 
train pulls out for the mountains and is whirling rapidly over 
the lovely fringe of fertile lowland in the northern bounds of 
the city. You pass within a few rods of the famous old 
"Senate House," where New York State was born, which is 
in sight on the left, soon after you pass under the second 
street bridge. It was built in 1676, partially burned by the 
British in 1777, and is now owned and kept by the State, 
having a large and interesting collection of ancient relics and 




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7««S» 



THE BEAUTIFUL FALLS, 

HAINES CORNERS. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



53 



curiosities. The city contains many other historic old stone 
houses made famous during- the primitive period of the Re- 
public, which are well worth seeing-. The Esopus creek is 
next crossed, and the train plung-es boldly up the southern 
slope of the picturesque and beautiful Ulster & Delaware 
valley, which affords a charming- panorama of mountain 
scenery throug-h its entire leng-th. The ascent here is grad- 
ual but continuous, all the way to 




EST HURLEY, ten miles from 
King'ston Point and 530 feet above 
the river. This is a small hamlet a 
few rods to the left, mainly devoted 
to the quarrying and shipping- of blue 
^^ stone, which is found in g-reat abund- 
ance all throug-h this region. There 
are two or three churches, two hotels, 
and several stores and shops. 

Woodstock is a much larg-er hamlet, at the base of Over- 
look Mountain, five miles north, and stages are waiting- to 
convey passeng-ers to that reg-ion, which is very pretty and 
popular with summer visitors, having- a larg-e hotel, numer- 
ous boarding houses, three fine churches, and many stores. 
The Overlook is a very imposing- crag- as seen from West 
Hurley station, and those who set out to make the ascent 
will find a fairly g-ood carriage road most of the way, and one 
of the most charming and extended views from the crest to 
be found in the entire rang-e, if not the most interesting- and 
extended of all. 

While straight or level roads and mountains are incom- 
patible, if not in fact undesirable, the track of the Ulster & 
Delaware Railroad, as it leaves West Hurley, will be found as 
nearly straig-ht as it ever g-ets. Here for eig-ht or nine miles 
the eng^ineer opens his throttle a bit wider and the train 
g-lides smoothly at nearly a mile-a-minute pace over the 
Beaverkill swamp with the terracing- mountain rang-e in the 
backg-round on the right, the trend having- now turned ob- 
liquely to the west. 




THK CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 55 

LIVE BRANCH is the next station on this level 
stretch (Ashton Post Office). The aspect is now 
pastoral and peaceful. The wayside marsh is 
thickly dotted with wild plants and flowers, espe- 
cially iris and lilies, which bloom in succession during- the 
summer, presenting- an attractive variety of floral beauty, 
tempting- plant lovers from the train at times. The reg-ion 
here is supplied with many modest boarding- houses where 
one may revel in the air of the foothills with g-reat inform- 
ality and at low rates. Temple Pond is an aquatic attraction, 
lying-'at the foot of Big- Toinje Mountain, about one hundred 
feet above the station. It covers about one hundred acres 
normally and affords boating- and fishing- facilities. 

BROWN'S STATION, three miles beyond, is 
another quiet boarding- section with numerous 
houses for summer entertainment, and a few sum- 
mer cottag-es now creeping- in here and there. Hig-h 
Point and the Wittenberg- rang-e are now looming- up in the 
distance ahead. A mile-and-a-half south is Winchell's Falls, 
on the Esopus, and just below, the stream flows throug-h a 
picturesque, rocky g-org-e. At the Falls is the Hudson River 
Pulp Works, where pulp used in the manufacture of dyna- 
mite is produced. 

Soon after leaving- Brown's, the train rounds a graceful 
curve to the rig-ht for two miles, and the Esopus Creek is 
ag-ain encountered, for the first since leaving- Kingston. The 
stream here divides above the bridg-e, forming- a pretty little 
wooded island. Hereafter the track and this wayward cur- 
rent of mountain water maintain companionship for twenty 
miles and more, bending- in and out, and crossing- and re- 
crossing- thewaters as the topog-raphy of the valley demands, 
thoug-h not implicitly following- its every freak and whim. 
Between this point and King-ston, it winds its weary way over 
precipitous rocks, through wild ravines and alluvial and fer- 
tile meadows for many a mile far to the south. Crossing 
now the iron bridge, the train pulls up at 



THE CATS KILL MOUNTAINS. 



57 




RODHEAD'S BRIDGE Sta- 

tion. Many are attracted here 
I by the surrounding- landscape, 
with its diversity of broad mead- 
ows, towering- mountain peaks, 
and shimmering trout streams. 
The little hamlet is scattered 
along the wooded banks of the 
creek near the base of High 
Point. Pine Island, which here 
parts the waters of the Esopus, 
is a favorite spot for a hammock and a dream, with the r^^th- 
mic swirl and gurg-le of the rushing waters on either side, 
and the symphonic whispers of spreading hemlocks over- 
head. Four gamey streams wend their way through forest 
and field in different directions. One of these leaps over the 
ledge not far distant in a sparkling- cascade known as "Bridal 
Veil Falls." A more extended w^aterfall however is Bishop 
Falls, two miles down the Esopus, a favorite afternoon ram- 
ble with many, who liken it to the famous "Horse-Shoe 
Falls " at Niagara, in shape. 

Back of the station is a large bluestone yard, where the 
various processes of rubbing, planing andfinishing the huge, 
flat stones for market is in active operation. The stone is 
carted from the numerous quarries on the surrounding 
mountain slopes, and shipped by rail to tide-water when 
finished for use. 

/^HOKAN, originally spelled "Asho- 
^^ kan," is the next stop after a mile 

run. It is one of the old Indian 
names that have been retained in 
the geographical nomenclature of 
this region. The mountains are 
now closing in upon you. In fact, 
this is often called the "Gateway of the Catskills, " 
but there are many others of a similar character. 
The place is divided in two parts; about the station is known 
as West Shokan, the older settlement which antedates the 




THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



59 



railroad, being' a mile toward the east. It is a pleasant ham- 
let with churches, schools, stores and many boarding- houses 
where hundreds of city people pass the summer delightfully 
and at moderate cost. The famous "High Point" peak, 
3,098 feet toward the sk3% looms up grandly now on the left, 
in a south-westerly direction. This is the most southerly 
peak of the Catskills, and the view from its summit is very 
extended. The ascent is no longer difficult, there 'being- a 
well marked road over half the way. Fairly good carriage 
roads lead out from Shokan in different directions to inter- 
esting points. Among those well worth visiting- are the cele- 
brated Peakamoose Lake and the "Gulf." The former is a 
beautiful strip of mountain water where the Rondout Creek 
flows through one of the most charming- glens in the world. 
Speaking of this spot, a recent writer and artist says : 
"Nothing else in the Catskills approaches it in its peculiar 

type. For a mile 
it is a succession 
of impressive pic- 
tures, with cascades 
and waterfalls in- 
numerable; living- 
pictures of living- 
water." 

Looking- west 
from Shokan sta- 
tion a crescent of 
lofty mountain peaks will be seen. That on the right is the 
"Wittenberg," 3778 feet, the next is Mount Cornell, 3,681 feet 
high. Some two miles beyond this chain is the famous Slide 
Mountain, the king of the range, 4,205 feet in the air. In the 
same localit}^ are Peakamoose, 3,875 feet. Table Mountain, 
3,865 feet high, and several others. It is the wildest and 
most interesting group in the entire range, and it can only 
be reached by way of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad. 
Leaving- Shokan now, the train winds up the valley for three 
miles, recrossing the Pvsopus at a broad bend, and halting- 
brieflv at 




THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



61 



BOICEVILLE, a way station with many undeveloped 
attractions for summer boarders. There is here 
an "Excelsior Mill," with its shredders running- 
day and nig-ht. The mountains are now encroach- 
ing" more and more upon the narrow valley. 

GOLD BROOK is another way station, a mile be- 
yond, if your train happens to stop there. The 
EsopLis rushes madly by under a new iron bridge 
on the right, bordered by a tangled inass of wild 
flowering vines which send up their fragrance to greet the 
traveler in the car window while he listens to the chattering 
roar of the stream. Following the Esopus now for a mile 
along the base of Mount Pleasant, with Mount Tobias and 
Mount Tremper in the eastern background, across the 
meadows and orchards which intervene, the stream sud- 
denly bends away and out of sight for a time, and the train 
soon afterward stops at 

yi OUNT PLEASANT. This is in 

^ \ the midst of a most attractive and very 
^popular summer boarding region, with 
numerous hotels and resting places 
scattered here and there throughout 
» i: f-B^Ol f the charming valley. Roads lead away 

among the romantic foot-hills of tower- 
ing mountains to quiet little houses 
nestling in placid nooks among the brooks and bridges which 
dominate the locality. Of these there are some forty which 
receive their guests at this station. 

One is here surrounded by high mountains that rise ab- 
ruptly and aggressively, although the ascents are not difficult. 
The view from Mt. Tremper, especially its western spur, is 
interesting and the ti'ail is comparatively easy. The Esopus 
creek winds in and out, and lingers lovingly among the little 
patches of mountain meadow; and visitors are always de- 
lighted with this bit of the Ulster & Delaware valley. 

But the train now speeds on this northerly course for 
about three miles, barely finding room between the assertive 
old creek and the wagon road for its track, so agg-ressive are 
the mountains on either side. 








THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 63 

HOENICIA. This is one of the most 
important stations on the line. You are 
now twenty-eig-ht miles from the river 
and 7*^)4 feet above it, with lofty moun- 
ss- tain peaks on every hand. It is the 
fc... _ entrance of the famous Stony Clove 
""* ^ Canyon, and the southern terminus 
of the Stony Clove and Kaaterskill 
Branch of the Ulster & Delaware system. This route will 
be described more fully on subsequent pag-es of this book 
after traversing- the main line. The Stony Clove creek here 
joins the Esopus and together they have preempted most 
of the level land in sig-ht, thoug-h really using- only a small 
portion of it, except in times of freshet. You are now well 
into the mountains and the scenery is wild and picturesque. 
It is late in the day when the sun peers over the eastern sky- 
line on Mount Tremper, and comparatively early in the 
afternoon when the western shadows beg-in to envelop the 
little hamlet. There are stores, shops and cottag-es, with a 
pretty little church, and several hotels, larg-e and small, near 
at hand, with other boarding- houses in the vicinity. Mean- 
while your eng-ine, having- taken a fresh drink of mountain 
water, gets the sig-nal and skips off up the valley with a 
business-like snort, winding- now closely along- the left bank 
of the Esopus, which lessens in volume as the reg^ion of its 
source is approached. But the little valley g-rows in wild- 
ness and beauty with every mile, and the mountains become 
hig-her and g-rander. Ever and anon you wonder how the 
rocky wall ahead is to be avoided, but the eng-ine finds the 
way onward. A mile up the track is "Woodland Valley," 
opening- on the left. It is about nine miles long- and reaches 
to the base of the Wittenberg-, Mount Cornell and Slide 
Mountain. Not in all the Catskills is there a more pictur- 
esque and charming- wildwood pass than this. And yet, 
strang-e to say, the averag-e Catskill visitor knows little of it. 
Nature has here been largely and admirably left to herself, 
and here sublime simplicity is truly enchanting-. It was 
formerly known as "Snyder Hollow," and of course there is 
a pretty stream, with cascades, little rustic bridg-es and 




MATTICE FALLS, 

NKAR GILBOA. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



65 



trout, and poetry all the way. Mounts Sheridan, Sherrill and 
North Dome now soar g-randly toward the sky on the rig-ht, 
with other peaks of various local names coming- into view 
in succession as the train proceeds. You soon reach the 
pretty Shandaken Valley where the mountains begin to re- 
cede in the distant background, giving" place to the more 
pastoral features of broader meadows, bending- orchards and 
sloping foot-hills, with little farm buildings here and there. 




ONE OF THE STREETS 

IN WINDHAM. 

The big Westkill Mountain, 3,900 feet hig-h, at length ap- 
pears in the distance on the right and the valley again grows 
narrow. 

ALLABEN is now the station, formerly known as 
"Fox Hollow," because of its proximity to a lateral 
valley of that name, on the left, just above. This 
is another bluestone depot, and the aspect is wild 
and secluded. But there are several modest boarding houses 
in the vicinity. And just above is an extensive chair factory 
which has been chewing up maple, birch and beach wood 
there for many a year. A big, long and crooked mountain 
mile next brings you to the station known as 
5 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



67 




HANDAKEN at an altitude of 
1,068 feet and 34 miles from the 
Hudson. This pretty and most 
appropriate Indian name means 
"rapid water." Shandaken has 
long- been one of the most popular 
summer reg-ions in the Catskills, 
and it is no small boast for city 
visitors to speak proudly of having- summered here, as many 
hundreds do year after year. The scenery is varied and 
beautiful, the streams numerous and g-amev, and the air ex- 
cellent. There are two larg-e hotels within a few rods of the 
station and many smaller ones scattered all about. There 
is room for hundreds in and about the hamlet itself, and 

there are stages in waiting- 
to convey many others miles 
away to popular resorts in 
Bushnellville, Lexing-ton, 
Westkill, Spruceton and 
other tributary reg-ions, 
throug-h charming- canyons 
and cloves, and over fair 
mountain roads. Up the 
clove to Bushnellville and on 
a pretty lake in Echo Notch 
\Juij'WS^ \ » " is a lovely six-mile ride, with 

'\fn#^^ J;^___ the swift flowing- Bushkill 

stream babbling- and tum- 
blings along- the wa3^side, and 
ever and anon disputing- 
with you reg-arding- the road- 
way, which is here treated 
with scant courtesy by the 
towering- old crag-s. 

This portion of the valley is invested with interest be- 
cause of its desig-nation, as the scene of buried treasure of 
great value, which once belong-ed to noted British military 
officers. The succeeding- miles are now more crooked than 
ever, and three of them bring-s the train to a halt at 





THE TOWER ON THE TOP 

OF SLIDE MOUNTAIN. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



69 




IG INDIAN, 1,212 feet above 
the river. The ascent to this 
point has been very gradual most 
of the way, but now you look 
ahead and realize that the radical 
climb is about to begin. You 
seem walled in by mountain crags 
on every side, and you may well 
wonder how the train will man- 
age to reach the summit, nearly 
700 feet above, and take only three miles to do it. The deep 
valley comes to an end a short distance ahead and the rails 
can no longer evade the steep mountain slope. 

While vou have been wrestling with these little details 
of further progress, that j^ou will find so nicely solved by 
the constructing engineers of the Ulster & Delaware line a 
few minutes hence, tourists for Slide Mountain and that 
charming region, had been climbing into the stages with 
their traps and luggage for that eleven-mile ride, or less, de- 
pending upon the destination. This is the station for the 
Slide and the Big Indian Valley, that most entrancing and 
delightful canyon which cannot be extolled too highly nor 
painted in too glowing colors. Nature has here wrought 
with marvelous skill and design, and there is beauty in every 
line. The entire valley is an ideal place for summer cottage 
life amid the placid charms of wildwood and forest. No vis- 
itor of the Catskills should fail to ride, or wheel, or walk 
through this lovely valley. One of the sources of the Esopus 
sends its crystal water winding through this meadow bottom 
at its own sweet will, regardless of roads and all other artifi- 
cial structures. In this the "speckled beauties" disport in 
goodly numbers, as they do even more abundantly in the 
famous Neversink region, which is also reached from this 
valley, and lies beyond the Slide. 

An extra engine is usually added to the heavier trains 
here for the hills, and while these powerful motors are gath- 
ering forces for the climb a romantic bit of Indian tradition 
may be of interest. 




A NOVEMBER DAY 

ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE. 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 71 

"Big- Indian" was a stalwart red man of this locality, 
seven feet in heig-ht. His tribal name was "Winnisook. " 
Like all bad Indians who g-ot the chance, he fell in love with 
a pretty white maiden of the adjacent plains, named Ger- 
trude Molyneaux. But she finally married Joe Bundy, a 
rival suitor of her own race. The alliance proved unhappy 
however, and the young- wife was tenderly reminded of what 
mig-ht have been had she married the g-allant and dusky 
warrior of the woods. This feeling- finally culminated into a 
transfer of her affections and person to him. But the climax 
of Joe Bundy's revenge soon came. While with a company 
of marauders on a foray of cattle-stealing- from the Dutch 
farmers, Winnisook was seen by the outraged husband, who 
promptly drew his trusty bead and inflicted a fatal wound, 
remarking- to his comrades, " I think the best way to civilize 
the yellow serpent is to let daylight into his black heart." 
The dusky g-iantwas afterward found dead standing- uprig-ht 
in the hollow of a big- pine near the spot. His faithful widow, 
learning- of the trag-edy, hastened to the scene, where she 
fell upon the body in frantic g-rief, and spent the rest of her 
life near Winnisook's g-rave. The stump of the old pine is 
said to have been covered by the railway embankment. 

But the train is already curving; out from the station, 
you look skyward and see a g-reat hotel with towers near the 
summit and you know at once by the conclusive snorts and 
g-roans proceeding- from the eng-ines, that you are g-oing- up- 
hill, for the g-rade is about 150 feet per mile. The best place 
, / to watch the receding- valley 

^ is the back platform of the 

rear car. The charming- 
Pine Hill valley, with its 
stream, its road and an oc- 
casional house far down 
below, make a fascinating- 
picture. There are nu- 
merous visitors for Pine 
Hill village, which you 
■ •' have just passed and 

admired so much down 
in the valley. 




72 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 




INE HILL Station is here perched 
on the steep slope of Belle Ayr 
Mountain. Hundreds take the 
stag-es which are assembled in 
g-reat array for the short ride down 
the hill for the charming- little vil- 
lag-e, one of the most picturesque 
in the rang-e. 
The place presents a most attractive appearance from 
the train, accounting- in some measure for its continued popu- 
larity with a very larg-e class who have made it their reg-ular 
summer abode for years. Nearly every house has summer 
visitors, and there is a deg^ree of informality about the at- 
mosphere not always so prevalent at other resorts, which is 
satisfactory and enjoyable to the averag-e g-uest there. The 
northerly source of the Esopus is here, up Birch creek val- 
ley, and with that stream we must now part company, as the 
drainag-e from this section of the rang-e will hereafter flow 
from the summit westward, to the Delaware instead of the 
Hudson river. This is also a favorite cottag-e reg-ion. 

But the clatter and chatter incident to the greeting- of 
new-comers, and the transfer of their bag-g-ag-e, now fades 
away as the brakes are released and the hissing- locomotives 
plung-e boldly into the final climb. The air-line distance to 
the summit is not over half-a-mile, but there are 226 feet to 
climb and the track curves sharplv around the arcs of a 
double horseshoe for three times that distance. You see the 
eng-ines laboring- heavily as they almost double up on the 
train, and the front end of the coach is visibly hig-her than 
the rear. But while watching- these novel features of modern 
eng-ineering-, don't forg-et to look backward dow^n the valley, 
for the view from this mountain breastwork is charming- in- 
deed. At leng-th you will note that the motors are breath- 
ing- more freely and steadily as the Summit is approached. 
While the whistle sounds, there will be time to admire the 
handsome cottag-es in Hig-hmount Park on the rig-ht, and 
perhaps some of the hotels and summer homes on the Belle 
Ayr slope to the left. But you have now reached the sum- 
mit of the Ulster & Delaware track, 1,889 feet above tide. 



the: catskill mountains. 



73 




RAND HOTEL STATION 

is now the stop, and a most im- 
portant summer station it is. The 
second larg"est hotel in the Cats- 
kills, known as the New Grand, 
is less than half-a-mile up the hill 
and in plain sig-ht. It stands on a 
commanding- terrace of Monka 
Hill Mountain, and on the divid- 
ing-line between Ulster and Dela- 
ware counties. From it the view 
of mountain and valley is superb, 
rivaled only by the crest of the 
mountain itself in the rear, to 
which the ascent is short and 
easy, bringing- the eye 2,489 feet 
in the air and free from obstruc- 
tion on every side. Toward the 
south is Slide Mountain, barely overtopping its aspiring- 
neig-hbors, with the lovely valley, throug-h which you came, 
in the foreground; toward the west are the farms and ham- 
lets of Delaware, and far below the shelving rocks on which 
you stand is the green valley of virgin forest; and toward 
the north and east are mountains piled on mountains. The 
Belle Ayr slope, here known as "Highmount, " is dotted here 
and there with pretty cottages in a park of 1,500 mountain 
acres, with an average elevation of over 2,000 feet. The re- 
g-ion also abounds in interesting drives and finny brooks 
Avhich g-reatly enhance the normal pleasures of mountain 
summer life. 

Gently now the train begins to move down the hill, and 
soon the brakes are firmly set and all steam is shut off for the 
g-reat slide. You see an occasional cottage in the ravine on 
the right and anon a trim and pretty hamlet in the valley, 
with many elaborate and costly cottag-es surrounded by well 
kept lawns and handsome grounds, some of which have been 
carved out of the mountain side itself, so little room is there 
in the valley basin. The station is 



74 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 




'LEISCHMANN^ (Griffin's 

Corners). Many men of wealth 

and station have beautiful cottages. 

and. g-rounds here, especially the 

:& well known Fleischmann family, 

which has had so large a share in 

the development of the place. 

Many of these handsome homes 

'^are on the bluffs, south, of the 

track. 

There is now a change of landscape ; the wild and moun- 
tainous aspect peculiar to the Ulster section, giving place to 
the pastoral and placid features of cleared land and agricul- 
tural life. You are 
now entering a dairy- 
land, with its thor- 
oughbred cows, its 
rich milk and gilt- 
edged butter, the 
home of the sugar- 
maple and the lus- 
cious products of the 
sap-bush. The trick- 
ling- stream on the 
right is the East 
Branch of the Dela- 
ware, which soon 
gathers volume and 
force as we proceed. 
The mountain slopes 
are now more gentle 
and sparsely wooded. 
Though yet set with 
stumps and stones, 
with an occasional 
protrusion of rock, 
they yield more 
readily to cultiva- 
tion. 




MANOR KILL FALLS, 

BELOW THE BRIDGE. 




THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 75 

RKVILLE is the next station, 
four miles further down the 
valley and 1,372 feet above 
tide, the lowest point reached 
by the rails in Delaware 
County. It is an important 
station because of the sev- 
eral tributary reg-ions con- 
verg-ing- here. Marg-aretville, one and one-half miles distant 
on the left is a charming- little hamlet at the base of Mount 
Pakatakan, one mile below the confluence of Dry Brook and 
the East Branch and partly covering the ancient site of the 
Tuscarora Indian headquarters. The rural setting is mar- 
velously attractive, and many artists of note have built sum- 
mer studios here and in the environment of Arkville. There 
are churches, stores, water-works, a weekly newspaper, a 
fair-ground and race-track, and several hotels. Stages con- 
nect with leading trains at Arkville for Andes, twelve miles, 
Shavertown fifteen, and Downsville twenty-six miles away. 
Furlough Lake, the mountain home of George J. Gould is- 
only seven miles distant. This entire region has long- been 
a famous trouting section. Dry Brook is a favorite stream 
with fishermen, having ample water to shield the wary game. 
Near Arkville is an artificial cave with strange hieroglyphics 
rudely carved upon its inner walls, which attracts many 
visitors. 

On leaving this station the train curves sharply toward 
the right at an obtuse angle, abandoning its southwesterly 
course, upon which it lately entered, and pursuing nearly 
the opposite direction for several miles, Arkville being in the 
vertex of the angle. You are now entering a charming glade 
known as the valley of the East Branch; a fine dairy section, 
with succulent grasses, milk cows, milk, milk cans and milk 
stations in full supply. The little stream loiters lazily and 
winds in and out with wondrous beauty through the level 
vale, evidently on grace and pleasure bent, for there seems 
no other reason for avoiding a straight course, unless it was 
to increase the charms of the landscape and annoy the sturdy 
farmers who till the marginal meadows. To some, the water 
may seem to run the wrong way; but it don't. 



76 



THK CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



HELLY'S CORNERS is the first stop on this new 
course. It is mainly a milk depot, having- a dairy 
in sig-ht across the meadow. Some city boarders 
are entertained at the pleasant farm houses in the 
vicinity, and they thrive wondrously upon the rich and pure 
products of the dairy so abundant there. You can almost 
catch the scent of the curds, the buttermilk and the whey. 




D.T:HtsbrC)(a.<:K->v.Y 

1^ I J * i i . ,.ii «<n. . 



OLD LOG CABIN. 



HALCOTTVILLE is the next way stop amid these 
quiet surroundings. It has an attractive hotel and 
several houses for summer entertainment in and 
about the hamlet, all of which find guests when the 
season comes around. A bit of a lake will be seen on the 
right as the train moves onward, where sundr}^ aquatic sports 
are enjoyed. There are good roads for driving and cycling 
leading up and down the valley. There is now a run of six 
miles with a slight ascent over which the train speeds rapidly 
through the meadows, as if in haste to complete the journey. 



THE CATSKILLGMOUNTAINS. 



77 




OXBURY, that quaint and fa- 
miliar old town, near the source 
of the East Branch, now over 
a hundred years old, is then 
reached. The altitude is 1,495 
feet and the station is one of 
- -• the important stops in the 

Delaware section. Many a 
family vacation is quietly and delig-htfully spent 
in and about this little villag-e every summer, 
finding- entertainment in the numerous dwellings of the resi- 
dents. There are churches, schools, stores, factories and a 
weekly newspaper, and the place is noted for the quality and 
extent of its maple product. The elaborate and imposing- 
g-ranite structure seen at the upper end of the villag-e soon 
after the train leaves the station, is the Gould Memorial 
Church. The g-rounds and stream intervening- have been 
handsomely treated under the direction of Miss Helen Gould, 
who spends part of her summer at Roxbury, where her father 
was born and spent his early life. 

The mountains are nolong-er conspicuous by their heig-ht 
in this locality, but seem like hills in comparison to those you 
have been accustomed to on this route. For three or four 
miles the wayside aspect chang-es mainly in detail. But then 
you pass Irish Mountain on the rig-ht and soon afterward. 
Bald Mountain on the left, where the train curves almost at 
rig-ht ang-les into a deep g-org-e, 
running now four or five miles 
in a northwesterly direction. 
There is a return of rug-ged 
g-randeur for a time, especial- 
ly in the hig-h, shelving- rocks 
that jut out almost over the 
track as you approach the 
station of 




78 



THP: CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 




RAND GORGE, 1,563 feet 
above tide. The hamlet itself 
nestles serenely down in the val- 
ley on the left less than a mile 
from the station, and will be 
seen from the car window soon 
after the train pulls out. It was 
formerly known as "Mores- 
ville," being- named for John 
More, the first white settler, 
who came there in 1786, and who 
afterward became the founder 
of a numerous and influential 
family in that region. Stag^es are here taken for Gilboa, 
three miles, and Prattsville, five miles distant, over g-ood 
roads and throug-h a lovely section. Both places are on the 
Schoharie creek, which here flows within about three miles 
of the Ulster & Delaware road. They are popular summer 
reg-ions for which visitors here leave the train in larg-e num- 
bers. 

Prattsville is a delig-htful old villag-e with an historic 
aroma, its formation dating- back nearly two hundred years. 
But the mediaeval customs of its ancestors have been sup- 
planted by the modern features of mountain villag-e life, and 
there are very g-ood reasons for its claim as an ideal, quiet 
interior villag-e resort. The little streets are thickly shaded 
and well kept, and there are many rare natural attractions. 
Devaseg-o Falls, just below the villag-e, is a famous bit of 
scenery which merits all the admiration bestowed upon it. 
Pratt's Rocks, so named from Col. Pratt, the noted tanner, 
and founder of the place, are also near at hand. They are 
visited by hundreds annually because of the artistic carving- 
in bass-relief, of the old Pratt Tannery, a bust of Col. Pratt, 
and other fig-ures emblematic of his pursuits and possessions. 
Upon these hig-h, precipitous rocks the marks of the antedi- 
luvian currents are plainly visible. 

The wayside nowg-rows picturesque with stumps, stump- 
fences, rocks and stones, and the train speeds quickly over 
the six miles intervennig- between Grand Gorg-e and 



THK CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



79 



SOUTH GILBOA. Here the summit of the Dela- 
ware County track is reached, 1,747 feet above tide, 
which you have approached so g-radually throug-h 
the g-lade that you can scarcely realize it is within 
about one hundred feet of the Pine Hill summit. There are a 

few quiet board- 
ing- places in the 
\' i c i n i t }' a n d 
boating-facilities 
upon May ham's 
Lake, near the 
station. The 
hamlet is two 
miles toward 
the northeast. 
The train now 
turns into a 
westerly course, 
skipping- over 
the level three 
miles at a lively 
rate when the 
whistle sounds 
and you see 
many passen- 
gers preparing- 
to alig-ht, having- 
reached the end 
of their journey. 




MANOR KILL FALLS, 

ABOVE THK BRIDGE. 



80 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 







TAMFORD is the station and 
one of the most chai'ming- and 
'popularsummer villag'esin all the 
Catskills, for which there is am- 
ple reason. No visitor will re- 
g-ret the long- seventy-five mile 
ride from the Hudson, or seventy- 
two from King-ston, even thoug-h 
he may have failed to fully ad- 
mire and appreciate the wayside 
scenery. The elevation is 1,790 
feet, and the grand and mas- 
sive crag of Mount Utsayantha 
rises directly from the villag^e 
streets over l.Soo leet hig-her. The place is distinctly mod- 
ern in all its features, having- fully outg-rown every ancient 
aspect and custom years ago, although possessing- a history 
replete with interest. The town was settled by people from 
Stamford, Conn., hence its name. Utsayantha. which might 
well have been retained, but for the patriotic spirit of its 
New England founders, was a beautiful Indian maiden, con- 
cerning- whom, her white husband and their little babe, for- 
est tradition hands down a trag-ic story. Near the villag^e site 
was also the scene of a desperate battle between the patriots, 
the Tories and the Indians over a century ago. Its history 
as a summer resort, however, does not extend much over 
fifteen years; for even in 1884 there was but one summer 
hotel. But its g-rowth and development since then has been 
simply marvelous. There are now a score of large hotels 
and other scores of smaller houses, and nearly two thousand 
g-uests may find accommodations within the villag-e limits, 
where the normal population is less than one thousand. 
While Nature has indeed been exceptionally lavish in her 
g-ifts, the thrift and enterprise of the Stamford residents, so 
clearly visible at every step, have had a large share in the 
development and success of the place. They seem to have 
vied with each other in their improvements of their individ- 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



81 




ual property, whilst the public 
affau's of the village have been 
inanag-ed with jealous care on 
prog-ressive lines. The build- 
ing's are especially attractive in 
design and careful preserva- 
tion. The streets are bordered 
with handsome lawns unob- 
structed by fences, and over- 
arched by rows of majestic ma- 
ples. There are miles of bluestone sidewalks, a line water 
and sewer svstem, electric and gas illumination, good tele- 
phonic facilities, five thriving churches, a Union Free School 
and Seminary, a Public Library, National Bank and two 
sprightly weekly newspapers. The crest of Utsayantha 
Mountain, 3,365 feet above tide, is easily reached by a good 
carriage road. It has an observatory from which twenty 
thousand square miles of mountain territory, including thirty 
prominent peaks, and portions of four states may be seen, 
with the cities of Albany and Schenectady in the distance. 
The village site, overlooking the broad valley entrance where 
the headwaters of the Delaware are received, is charming. 
The region forms the watershed between three river basins. 
One mile east is Bear Creek, w^hich empties into the Scho- 
harie, and within fifteen minutes' walk west, is the source 
of streams which are tributary to the Susquehanna. Thus 
within the radius of a single mile one may drink from the 
headwaters of three great rivers. The roads all about are 
excellent and 
there is every 
inducement 
and much en- 
jo v m e n t i n 
d r i \- i n g an d 
cycling along 
these ripling 
streams, and 
through the 
pretty wood- 
ed glens. 

SOUTH GILBOA. 




THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



83 




OBART. four miles beyond, 
is the next station. It is a 
pretty little village with a his- 
tory antedating- the Revolu- 
tion. There is a fine falls 
) and water power, which gave 
it the old name of "Water- 
ville," which was afterward 
changed at the suggestion of 
Rev. Philander Chase, the old 
church rector, who became a bishop in Ohio in later years, 
There are several churches and various hotels and boarding- 
houses where visitors come in increasing numbers each sea- 
son, delighting to live in this smiling dell in the southwestern 
margin of the Catskills, seventy-eight miles from the Hud- 
son, and about 1,()37 feet above it. 

OUTH KORTRIGHT is at the end of the next 
four crooked miles down the Delaware. It is the 
centre of a rich dairy section with a large creamery 
to which some twelve or fifteen hundred cows pay 
lacteal tribute daily. The town was settled by sturdy Scotch 
and Irish people, to which nations so many of the Delaware 
farmers are largely indebted for their rugged and honored 
ancestrv. They came in at an early period and had their 
full share of the Indian depredations so prevalent at that 
time. The entertainment of city visitors is not yet a domi- 
nant feature of summer life just here. 

BLOOMVILLE is reached after a spin of five miles, 
and you are now eighty-seven miles from the Hud- 
son river, and about eight miles from the village of 
Delhi, which is reached by stage after a most inter- 
esting drive through this beautiful valley. This is another 
of the older Delaware towns, which, but lately reached by the 
railwa3% has not yet developed its summer attractions for 
city visitors. 

The extension of the Ulster & Delaware system beyond 
Bloomville was completed during the year 1900 and train 
service through the beautiful Charlotte Valley was inau- 
gurated in July of that year. 




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THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



T^ORTRIGHT STATION is the first stop after 
I^^L leaving- Bloom ville. This is ninety-two miles from 
W^ \ the Hudson river, and the elevation above tide 

X X water is 1,868 feet. From the top of this mountain 

you get an extended view of this beautiful dairy land, and of 

both Delaware and Otseg-o counties. 

EAST MEREDITH, ninety-nine miles from the 
Hudson river, and 1,353 feet above it, is the next 
station. This is one of the desirable country 
towns, where city people may find a quiet spot for 
rest and recreation. 




A DISTANT VIKW Ol'' 

MT. UTSAYANTHA. 



DAVENPORT CENTER is one hundred and 
one miles from the river and the elevation is 1,223 
feet. This is another one of those charming- coun- 
tr}^ places where you will find the best air, the 
best water, and plenty of pure milk, butter, and eg-g-s for 
which this country is noted. There are a few desirable 
small boarding houses, where one may find comfortable 
quarters during the vacation term. 



THIC CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



85 



WEST DAVENPORT is now reached, and 
you are one hundred and four miles from the 
Hudson. The elevation is 1,178 feet. This is 
one of the important connections on the line, and 
the point where passeng-ers are transferred to the Coopers- 
town & Charlotte Valley Railroad. 

This will be 
the popular 
route for tour- 
ists bound for 
C o o p e r s t o w n 
and Richfield 
Spring's. The 
variety of scene- 
ry throug-h the 
"Haunts of Rip 
Van Winkle" 
after a trip along- 
the famous Hud- 
son river, either 
by rail or boat, 
thence throug-h 
the Charlotte 
Valley will make 
this a charming- 
trip and the fa- 
vorite route to these popular resorts. 

"Cooperstown is a villag-e of handsome residences, pleasant 
homes, and the hand of eleg-ant culture is everywhere to be 
seen. The village has an excellent system of water works, 
the supply being taken from Otseg-o Lake. The water is as 
pure and wholesome as can be secured in the state. 

" Not an ultra-fashionable, but a quiet, secluded place 
where weary body and overtaxed brain may find a sweet 
retreat during- the heated term, is the beautiful Village of 
Cooperstown. Beautiful for situation — at the foot of Otseg-Q 
Lake. With a g-reen mountain background, the sloping- 
Otsego hills and winding- river, bv nature favored and bv art 




A SNAP SHOT IN 

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THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



87 




richly endowed. 
A place of histoi'ic 
interest, of capi- 
tal ; and in olden 
days called one of 
aristocracy. Its 
beautiful, costly 
homes, with fine, 
well kept g-rounds, 
larg-e hotels, g-ood 
schools, many 
churches, classic 
minds, g-eneral 
intellig-ence and 
learning- are just- 
ly its pride. 



"Then, too, it was the home of J. Fenimore Cooper. In 
his infancy his father removed thither, settled and named 
the town. There he was reared, trained, educated, lived, 
worked and died, and is buried in the old Episcopal church 
yard, a plain marble slab covering- his g-rave, beside that of 
his wife. 

"The lake, seen from any point and at any time, is al- 
ways delig-htful, and a drive along- 
its banks reveals a constant suc- 
cession of lovely views. 
The western side is a 
country partly open, 
partly woodland, the 
hills haying- that 
g-racef ul, wayy out- 
line which is char- 
acteristic of the 
Susquehanna. 




THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 





Most of it well cultivated and 
has all the sig-iis of peaceful 
and prospering- farming-. The 
eastern side, where the hills 
rise much more abruptly from 
the water, is chiefly a dense 
forest; the rich foliage of oaks 
and elms ming-ling- with the 
darker shade of evergreens, 
and the whole recalling- that old 
time described by Cooper in 
'The Deer.Slayer' and 'The 
Pioneers,' when Indian and 
white man wag-ed war on the 
wild beast and each other. Both 
Indian and wild beast disap- 
peared long- ago, having yielded 
to the persevering- energy of 
the superior race; and the 
i[uiet forest is as safe as the 
town. In the distance, forest- 
covered like the rest, lies 
-'Mount Wellington," closing- 
the view. This mountain was 
named by the g-randfather of 
the present owner of the prop- 
erty in honor of the great Duke 
of Welling-ton, who was his 
schoolmate at Eton." 



"Cooperstown has many 
charming- walks and drives, 



and is a g-ood center for excursions. The lake supplies g-ood 
boating and fishing, and there is a g-ood steamboat service." 



THE CAISKILL MOUNTAINS. 



89 




NEONXA is now the western 
terminus, being- one hundred 
and eig-ht miles from King^s- 
ton Point and 1,094 feet above 
tide water. It is the cen- 
ter of a very wide stretch of 
farming- country, situated in 
a broad valley and protected 
from violent winds by hig^h 
hills. The streets are broad and heavily shaded, level and 
kept in g-ood order. It is also one of the most prog-ressive and 
charming- villag-es in the State. Its population is from 8,000 
to 10,000. It has all modern improvements, including- a first- 
class system of water w^orks, an up-to-date electric lig-ht 
plant, a complete system of sewers, a trolley road connecting- 
the eastern and western ends of the town, and many hand- 
some and attractive residences. The business portion of 
the town is well equipped with line business houses, stores 
and markets. It also has a modern and well- 
litted theatre, first-class hotels, a normal school 
which has some 500 students. The place 
also has two line clubs, banks, a very hand- 
some Y. M. C. A. building-, several 
beautiful churches, one of the larg-- 
est fair g-rounds in the state, 
and many other attractions. 
At Oneonta the Ulster & 
Delaware connects with 
the Susquehanna Divis- 
, ion of the Delaware & 
Hudson Railroad. 

There are a num- 
ber of li r s t - c 1 a s s 
boarding- houses in 
the town \vhere com- 
fortable quarters 
may be had during- 
the months of July 
and x\ui>-ust. 




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THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. ')1 

THE STONY CLOVE AND KAATERS- 
KILL BRANCH, in order to reach the Greene 
County section of the rang-e, so long- and justly fa- 
mous in song- and story for its rare scenic attrac- 
tions, where thousands of summer visitors from every clime 
have revelled and recuperated year after year, the main line 
of the Ulster & Delaware system must be left at Phoenicia, and 
now visitors for that delightful region may reach it without 
change of cars. The little narrow-gauge track has been re- 
placed with heavy rails of steel and made into standard gauge 
in conformity with the parent system. Steel bridges, heavier 
ties, perfected curves and elegant new rolling- stock and 
every facility has been provided for the increased travel 
through the famous Stony Clove which is sure to follow. 

This means through parlor cars from Philadelphia and 
New York to Hunter, Tanners ville, Haines Corners, the 
Laurel House, the Kaaterskill Hotel, and the Catskill Moun- 
tain House. There will be no change or detention at Phoeni- 
cia as in past years. 

This announcement will be hailed with joy by every vis- 
itor and entertainer in that charming- region, which at last 
will have all the modern railway facilities heretofore enjoyed 
in other parts of the Catskills. 

Many pag^es might well be devoted here to the entrancing- 
scenery which unrolls like a panorama as the train proceeds 
through this wonderful valley and mountain canyon, known 
far and wide as the Stony Clove and Notch. Though familiar 
with all the g-raphic descriptions upon paper and canvas, one 
is sure to be surprised with the charming reality. Geologists 
differ widely as to the probable cause of this marvelous cleav- 
age of the crags as seen in this Notch, or at what stage of 
the world's history this mighty upheaval took place. While 
the transverse strata or rock on either side closely corre- 
sponding in character and elevation, seem to have been sev- 
ered and forced asunder a few rods by some cyclopean 
impulse and then held immovable, we can get no further in 
our speculative dream than that. Nature closes the door at 
this point upon human investigation and courts our admira- 




NEAR THE CLOVE, AFTER LAYING THE HEAVY KAIL, 

AND THE LAST GLIMPSE OF THE "NARROW GAUGE.' 



THE CATSKir.L MOUNTAINS. 93 

tion only. Surely no visitor to the Catskills will care to miss 
a trip throug-h the Stony Clove. 

Leaving- Phoenicia the train sweeps over the Esopus 
and around a broad curve to the rig-ht, pursuing" a north- 
easterly course most of the way. Much of the g^rade is heavy, 
reaching a maximum of 187 feet per mile near the Notch. 
The summit there is 2,071 feet above tide, and there is a 
climb of 1,273 feet in ten miles. But the eng-ines pull up the 
trains at a lively rate, and you are charmed amid the marvel- 
ous beauties of this primeval bit of nature, l^he left side of 
the train presents the best view of the valley and gorg-e, and 
the rear platform is the place of vantage to watch the reced- 
ing valley and wonder where you came through. 

GHICHESTER'S is the first station, two miles up. 
It was named for the Chichester family which came 
originally from Wales. There are extensive man- 
ufacturing- plants and a collection of small dwellings 
down in the valley. Chairs and fine cabinet work are made 
there, to which the place is devoted. Soon after leaving- the 
station, if at the rig-ht season in June, you pass through a 
perfect flower-garden of Mountain Laurel, which extends 
for acres upon either side, each shrub a g-orgeous mass of 
pink beauty in a setting- of dark g-reen leaves. In fact, this 
entire route presents a charming variety of wild flowers, 
ferns, trailing- vines and g-reen shrubbery which bloom in 
succession during- the summer, filling- the air with wild-wood 
frag-rance. Lovers of plants and wild flowers may revel in 
the woodland treasures which abound in this region. Among- 
the species found are Clematis, Ferns in g-reat variety, 
Sarracenias, Honeysuckles, Indian Pipe, Daisies, Eupato- 
rium. Lilies, Phlox, and a host of others. 

C "ESVILLE, five miles up the valley, is the next 
stop, and a favorite section with modest visitors 
who prefer to avoid the bustle and crowd of a popu- 
lar resort. There are several houses in this pic- 
turesque locality where solid comfort may be enjoyed, and 
there is g-ood fishing- in the surrounding- streams. Steeple 
Mountain and Burnt Knob rise abruptly skyward over across 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 95 

the valley, and there a.ve various other soaring- peaks with 
crag-g-y crests now coming- into view, which add rug-g-ed 
g-randeur to the scene. Another three miles upward and on- 
ward bring-s the train to a halt at 

EDGEWOOD, 1,787 feet above tide. There is a rat- 
tling- saw-mill, and chair-stock factory, with a few 
scattering- private boarding- houses. But Nature's 
setting- will eng-ag-e your attention more profitably. 
Until this point you have been on the eastern slope of the 
deep valley, with the Stony Clove creek and the old wag-on 
road far below, and cascades, mills, little churches, schools 
and cottag-es at intervals, where a few acres of almost per- 
pendicular meadows have been reclaimed from the relentless 
g-rasp of the g-reat crag-. The Notch itself is now just 
ahead, and the valley contracts suddenly as its throat is ap- 
proached. The valley ends, or rather beg-ins, just here with 
a broad open pool of water in which the picturesque marg-in 
of fallen and uprig-ht, dead and other g-reen and beautiful 
Spruce trees are reflected. There is now a climb of 280 
feet to reach the summit in the Notch, and the g-rade can no 
long-er be evaded or trifled with. There is not much over a 
mile in which to make the ascent, and you feel, hear and see 
that it is up hill. But the eng-ine "g-ets there" all rig-ht. 
You hear the whistle and bell which waken the echoes in un- 
bending- measure, and next you feel the brakes released as 
the train beg-ins a g-radual descent. You are in the Notch, 
with Hunter Mountain, 4,038 feet, and the second hig-hest in 
the rang-e, on the left, straig-ht toward the sky, and Plateau 
Mountain on the rig-ht, with a narrow strip of sky far above. 
The track and the old wag-on road are battling- for space at 
the bottom of the g"org-e for a time ; but the rocky and rooty 
road has the rig-ht of wa}^ by priority of possession, and it 
must be duly respected. The air is chill, and you reach for 
the overcoat and wraps which you have prudently broug-ht 
with you to the mountains. 




THIC CATSKII.r. MOUNTAINS. 97 

HAATERSKILL JUNCTION is at length an- 
nounced. It is in the woods with the open valley of 
the Schoharie on the left. Coaches are here cut off 
for the Hunter branch. Continuing- this gradual 
descent on a sharp curve to the left for about two miles along 
that stream, the famous old village of 

UNTER is reached. This is one of the most popu- 
lar summer region in the Catskills. It is a quaint 
little mountain village, the town being formerly- 
known as ''Greenland." The general elevation is 
about 1,600 feet, and there is a wealth of picturesque attrac- 
tions. Bits of ancient architecture are yet to be seen in the 
mile or more of street that stretches along the northerly side 
of the Schoharie creek ; nor is the modern trend of the 
present century so much in evidence here as in some other 
mountain villages. But there are several large and attrac- 
tive hotels, two or three churches, many stores and shops, a 
weekly newspaper, and a handsome new^ school building, 
"Colonel's Chair" peak, 3,165 feet high, a spur of Hunter 
Mountain, forms the southern sky-line immediately across 
the Schoharie, to which the ascent is easy and most interest- 
ing, as it is also to the parent crag. In addition to all this, 
there are miles upon miles of excellent roads, leading out in 
everv direction, upon which the wise and good people of that 
town have spent over $20,000 during the past four years in 
sensible and permanent repairs, which is bringing its reward 
in increased number of city visitors who delight to drive and 
cycle in this charming locality. With all these advantages 
there is little wonder that so many thousands return to old 
Hunter year after year to spend their summer. Previous to 
the railwav it was almost inaccessible however, as were the 
favorite regions of Lexington, Hensonville, Windham and 
Jewett Heights, which are now reached by stage from this 
station. 

But resuming the eastward journey at Kaaterskill Junc- 
tion, we have still eight miles of rails to traverse before 
reaching the northeastern terminus of this mountain system. 
A run of three lovel}- miles now brings us to 
7 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 99 

TANNERSVILLE, the first stop. Col. Edwards, 
of Northampton, Mass., moved in the town early in 
the last century, and established an extensive tan- 
ning- plant there; and it soon became a g-reat tanning- 
center, remaining- thus until the hemlock bark was exhausted. 
This fact led to its name. It has long been a very popular 
boarding- section and has recently g-rown in favor with cot- 
tag-ers. There are numerous larg-e hotels with combined 
facilities for entertaining- over two thousand summer g-uests. 
Various social clubs and other associations have been at- 
tracted here since the advent of the railway, purchasing- 
large tracts of mountain land and converting- them into parks 
and fine roadways, and erecting" many handsome summer 
dwellings, fine club-houses and other convenient building-s. 
Among- these may be named the Elka Park Association over 
on Spruce top slope, near the source of the Schoharie, seen 
on the right. Onteora Park across the valley, north of the 
station, and Schoharie Manor, adjoining- Elka Park. The 
elevation at the station is 1,863 feet, and the train now as- 
cends gradually all the way to the end. 

HAINES' CORNERS is at the end of the succeed- 
ing two miles, which are sure to challenge the ad- 
miration, even at this late stage of the journey. An- 
other lively station is this, nearly 2,000 feet above 
the sea. You are now at the head of the famous Kaaterskill 
Clove, of which there is but one, and the like of which there 
is no other. For entrancing beauty of situation it has no 
equal. The view down the great Canyon to the Hudson and 
beyond, is grand and beautiful, defying all description of 
pen or brush, and there is rare native charm on eyery hand. 
Nothing which man has done, — and there is much of his 
work here — has been able to despoil the mightv chiseling of 
Nature in this great Clove, nor even divert the attention for 
a moment from the sublime and transcendent vastness of 
this scene. Here at the head of the Canyon the water 
plunges madly over the precipice 160 feet in height, and then 
•descends by a series of cascades and rapids 1,200 feet more 
in four miles, to Palenville, on its woodland way to the Hud- 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 101 

son. Half way down, it is joined by the Kaaterskill stream 
which tumbles in from the lateral gorge on the left. It is 
not strange of course that people love to linger here, as there 
are many good hotels, large and small. Just over the Falls, 
and on the massive slope of Mount Lincoln, which here 
towers 3,664 feet in the air and forms the great south wall of 
the Clove, several parks have been established. These will 
be seen most effectively soon after the train leaves the sta- 
tion. The first is Sunset Park, above the Falls, then follows 
Twilight and Santa Cruz Parks with their many attractive 
cottages, casinos and club houses, which together make a 
very extensive settlement here in the ^^•oods in picturesque 
contrast to the unrivalled mountain setting. A summer 
home here, with housekeeping cares and fashion at the mini- 
mum, and Mrs. Grundy in abeyance, must be, and is, highly 
enjoyable. 

As the train moves onw^ard through this historic region, 
with the gorge now on the right, you will need to be alert to 
catch even a passing glimpse of the many objects of interest 
that appear in quick succession. Through t'.'.e trees on the 
right, just before reaching the next station, two miles above, 
will be seen the celebrated Kaaterskill Fills, which "Natty 
Bumpo " called " the best p ece of work in the woods." The 
momentary stop is 

C^EL HOUSE STATION. A few rods down to 
the right stands that familiar and historic old resort 
at the head of this beautiful gorge into which the 
silvery sheen of sparkling water tumbles hundreds 
of feet from a solid amphitheatre of shelving- rock beneath 
which, and behind the falling foam itself you mav walk on 
other shelves of rock, dry shod, and view the novel scene, 
which well repays for the labor of the return climb. It is a 
resort with manv hallov>-ed associations extending over three- 
quarters of a century nearly. But the genial old landlord 
sleeps and new faces preside over its destiny. The entranc- 
ing spot has inspired the pens and brushes of authors and 
artists for a century, and its beauty can never fade. Sunset 
Rock, less than a mile along the slope of this gorge, and at 




THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 103 

an elevation of 2,115 feet, is a famous outlook over the 3'a\vn- 
ing- Canyon, where Haines Falls makes a charming- picture 
up at the head of the Clove. 

The last mile of the railway is now quickly covered 
through the forest, and you alight at 

AATERSKILL STATION, on the margin of a 
beautiful sheet of water known as Kaaterskill 
Lake, which here nestles lovingly in its mountain 
basin 2,141 feet above the sea. It is the highest 
point reached by any railroad in the State of New York. 
You are now less than half a mile from the eastern, or river 
face of the Catskill range. Half a mile up Kaaterskill Moun- 
tain is the great Hotel Kaaterskill, the most extensive moun- 
tain summer hotel enterprise in the world, standing- on the 
crest of the crag- and surrounded by a Mountain Park of 
over 12,000 acres, in which an excellent system of drives and 
walks is carefully maintained. The view of river and valley 
from this altitude of over 2,500 feet is unobstructed and 
charming- beyond compare. Prompt and speedy connection 
is made from every train at this station bv light mountain 
carriag-es, and the walk up the hill is short and delightful. 

Here too within a short half mile by a lovely road that 
borders and passes between Kaaterskill and its sister lake^ 
known as North Lake, is the. famous old Catskill Moun- 
tain House, on that g-rand old table-rock that has hung- there 
in mid-air, commanding- that famous "valley view" the 
praises of which have been sounded around the world all 
these years. This old landmark and pioneer summer moun- 
tain hotel now opens for its seventy-ninth season, and the 
veteran old boniface and Catskill Mountain enthusiast is still 
there to g-reet his friends. 

"Tis here the eastern sunbeams gild 
The hills which rise on either hand ; 
Till showers of purple mist are spilled 
In glit'ring dewdrops o'er the land." 



THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 105 



STAGE CONNECTIONS. 



ARKVILLE. — Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year: For Margaretville 
2 miles, fare 15 cents ; Dunraven, 6 miles, fare 50 cents ; Andes, 12 miles, 
fare $1.00 ; Lake Delaware, 20 miles, fare $1.50 ; Delhi, 26 miles, fare $1.50. 
Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year : For Arena, 8 miles, fare 50 cents; 
Union Grove, 12 miles, fare 75 cents ; Shavertown, 15 miles, fare $1.00 ; Pepac- 
ton, 19 miles, fare $1.25 ; Downsville, 26 miles, fare $1.50. 

BIG INDIAN. — Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year: For Oliverea, 
2^ miles, fare 25 cents ; Slide Mountain P. O., 5 miles, fare 50 cents ; 
Winnisook Lodge, 8^ miles, fare 75 cents; Branch, 12 miles, fare $1.00; 
Frost Valley, 15 miles, fare $1.00 ; Claryville, 22 miles, fare $1.25. 

BLOOMVILLE. — Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year: For Delhi, 8 
miles, fare 75 cents ; Bovina Centre, 6 miles, fare 50 cents. 
Delhi stage also connects with morning train on Sundays. 

GRAND GORGE. — Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year ; For Prattsville, 
5 miles, fare 50 cents ; Gilboa, 4}^ miles, fare 40 cents. 

HUNTER. — For Lexington, 9 miles, fare 75 cents ; Hensonville, 7 miles, fare 
75 cents ; Windham, 9 miles, fare $1.00 ; Jewett, 9 miles, fare $1.00 ; Ashland, 
14 miles, fare $1.50. 

SHANDAKEN.— Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year : For Bushnellville, 
3 miles, fare 35 cents; Westkill, 7 miles, fare 75 cents; Lexington, 11 miles, 
fare $1.00. 

STAMFORD. — Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year: For Harpersfield 
Centre, 4 miles, fare 25 cents. 

Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year : For South Jefferson, 3 miles, 
fare 25 cents ; JefTerson, 7 miles, fare 50 cents ; Summit, Schoharie County, 14 
miles, fare $1.25 ; Richmondville, 18 miles, fare $1.50. 

WEST HURLEY.— During the summer months only : For Mead's Mountain 
House, 8 miles, fare $1.00. For Overlook Mountain House, 9 miles, fare $1.25. 
Daily, except Sunday, throughout the year : For Woodstock, 5 miles, fare 25 
cents; Bearsville, 7 miles, fare 35 cents; Lake Hill, 10 miles, fare 50 cents. 



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LESS than five hours distant from New York City. Af- 
fords a delig-htful summer home accomodating- more 
than two hundred g-uests. It is an ideal phice for rest and 
comfort; truly the Family Hotel of the Catskill Mountains. 

The Blythewood overlooks the Villag-e of Tannersville 
and the surroundings country. The scenery is the most 
beautiful in the entire Catskill rang-e. The tennis court and 
croquet g-rounds are at the base of a shady hill, offering- a 
cool retreat on the warmest days. 

The Blythewood is a four story hotel, with large, airy 
rooms, lig-hted throug-hout by gas. Its larg-e parlors, sun 
room and well conducted cuisine have made it widely known 
and deservedly popular. 

The Western Union Telegraph Office is in the hotel, and 
three mails daily. The hotel and grounds have been greatly 
improved. The fine alley is a favorite with the bowlers. 

Well appointed Livery, stagfes to all trains and accom- 
modations for outing- parties of every kind. The Blythe- 
wood is close to all points of interest. 



Sin^pson Terrace.^ 



STAMFORD, N. Y. 




Elevation 1,900 feet, and is situated on hig-h g^round, 
facing- the beautiful Delaware Valley, and commanding- the 
most extended view in Stamford of the villag-e, valley and 
surrounding- mountains. It is within a short walk of railroad 
station, post office, telegraph and express offices, bank, 
churches and town hall. 

Simpson Terrace is heated with hot water heat, and 
furnished with modern improvements, including- electric 
lig-hts, bath and toilet rooms on each floor. Sanitary sewer- 
ag-e connected with village system. The rooms are large 
and furnished with g-ood beds. 

For booklet and rates, address 

TvlRS R. C SIN/[PSON. 



GEORGE R. KNAPP, Proprietor. 

Ibaines jfalls, ^ ^ Ittew l^ork. 

ELEVATION, 2,600 FEET. 




This house is situated about three-quarters ot a mile from Haines Cor- 
ners Station on the Kaaterskill Railroad, on high elevation overlooking Haines 
Falls village. Sunset, Santa Cruz and Twilight Parks, also having an ex- 
tended view looking through and beyond the famous Kaaterskill Clove to 
the Berkshire Hills in the distance. 

House newly built and furnished. Accommodations for thirty guests. 
Pure spring wafer in abundance. Plenty of shade. Fresh butter, eggs and 
milk furnished from the place. The driveway between Twilight and Onteora 
Parks makes this a very desirable location for the summer season. No ma- 
laria. No mosquitoes, Nearbv drives are Haines Falls, Twilight Park, 
Kaaterskill Falls, Hotel Kaaterskill and the famous Catskill Mountain House. 

Livery will be furnished on application. Good Trout Fishing and Hunt- 
ing in season. Terms: $7 to $io per week, according to location of room. 
Transients, $2 per day. Special terms by the week or month to families. 
Circulars and other information cheerfully "furnished on application. 

132 



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MRS. H. S. PRESTON. 

STAMFORD, DELAWARE COUNTY, N. Y. 



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Is situated in the western pai't of the villag-e of Stamford ; 
has accommodations for forty persons. The house is new, 
and has all modern improvements for the convenience and 
comfort of the refined and better class of summer visitors. 
The rooms are larg-e, and many of them connecting-, while 
all have remarkably pleasant views both of mountain and 
valley. Great care has also been taken to have the plumb- 
ing" work as perfect as possible. Within five minutes' walk 
of depot, post office or either of the five churches in the vil- 
lage. Cuisine the best. References g-iven if desired. 

Terms: — $10 to $18 per week. Special arrang-ements 
with parties remaining- during- the season. 

Parties will be met at the depot upon notification. No 
applications desired from Hebrews. 





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S. E. Churchill, M. D., Stamford, New York. Opens June 29, igoi. 
Thoroughly modern and up to date. Located in Churchill Park. Grounds 
connect with stone walks of the village. Elevator, orchestra, golf course on 
hotel grounds. Drinking water from Rexmere spring. Service and cuisine 
first-class. 40 bath room suites. 

Applv in May and June to E. R. Jenkins, asst. mgr.. No. 3 Park Place, 
New York, Mondavs and Tuesdays, 10 A. M. to i P. M. 



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Four and one-half hours front New Yotk, 

Season of 1901 opens lune 23i'd, 

Transient Rate $4.00 per day. Special Rates for the season. No fogs. 
No malaria. Elevation 2,500 feet. Pure spring water. Pure, dry air. Per- 
fect sewerage. No mosquitos. Greatest health resort in the Catskills. Only 
hotel on Mountain Top reached by broad guage railroad direct to grounds. 
No transfers. Temperature even and from 15° to 20° cooler than in New 
York or Pniladelphia. Resident physician and pharmacy in hotel. Also, 
post oftke, telegraph oftice, news stands, etc. Three concerts daily. The 
hotel has a frontage of 675 feet. Broad piazzas extend along front of main 
building. Only hotel on mountain top with direct access by rail ; parlor cars 
direct to hotel grounds from New York or Philadelphia without change. The 
most popular hotel in this famous and delightful region. Excellent trout fish- 
ing, beautiful drives and walks. 

Personal application may be made in New York to M. P. ROBINSON, 
Manager, Hotel Victoria, 27th street and Broadway. Oftke hours — 10 to 12 
A. M., 2 to z, P. M., and after June 25th to Summit Mountain Post Office, 
Ulster Co., N. Y. Open until late in September. 

D. J. SPRAGUE. 





W, B. MARTIN, Proprietor. 

PHOENICIA, ULSTER COUNTY. N. Y. 




Close to the station. Junction of Ulster & Delaware and 
Stony Clove & Catskill Mountain Railroads. Refreshments 
of all kinds served at short notice. Meals prepared at any 
hour by notifying- proprietor by wire. Several of the best 
trout streams in the mountains are in this vicinity, and g-ood 
hunting- but a short distance from house. Sing-le and double 
turnouts furnished at reasonable rates to take parties fishing-, 
hunting- or driving-. First-class accommodations. Barber 
shop in house. Direct telephone and telegraph communica- 
tion with the city. For other particulars and information as 
to hunting- and fishing-, board, etc., address as above. 

W. B. MARTIN, 

(Formerly Proprietor of Martin House, Lexington, N. Y.) 



TERMS $2.00 PER DAY. 



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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS BY THE WEEK OR MONTH. 

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]V[apIehutst House, mountains 

SHEdlDAN L KERR, Proprietor. 

HAINES FALLS, GREENE CO., N. Y. 




Elevation 2,c;oo feet. Situated iX miles from Haines Corners Station and 
2 miles from Tannersville Station on Kaaterskill Railroad, charmingly situa- 
ted on the southern slope of North Mountain, overlooking Sunset, Santa Cruz 
and Twilight Parks. The view from the wide piazza looking through the 
famous Kaaterskill Clove, and beyond to the Berkshire Hills, is unsurpassed. 
Parlor has large open fire place. Large airy dining room. Bath and toilet 
rooms, hot and cold water, and all conveniences of a modern boarding house 
and pleasant summer home. The house recently enlarged and now can com- 
fortably accommodate qo guests. Walks and drives innumerable and unsur- 
passed. A few may be mentioned: Haines Falls, Twilight Park, Lauref 
House, Kaaterskill Falls, Hotel Kaaterskill and the famous Catskill Mountain 
House. The grounds are extensive and well shaded. Pure spring water irt 
abundance. Plenty of fresh eggs, milk, meats, butter, etc. The manage- 
ment of this house will endeavor to study the pleasure and comfort of its 
guests in every respect. First-class livery connected with house. Carriage 
will meet guests at any train if timely notice is given. 

REFERENCES:— Louis Walsh, 15-17 Hudson Street, New York city; Alfred Hatscher, 
Pharmacist, 866 Broadway, Brooklyn. N Y.; Mr H. E. Bean. loth and Market Streets. Phila- 
delphia. Pa.; Mr. James F. Armstrong, 5116 Lancaster Avenue, station W, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Rates and circulars cheerfully furnished on application. Special rates to families for 
the season. No Hebrews need apply. 

ROUTES:— West Shore route preferred. Parlor, drawing room and day coaches 
through without change from Philadelphia, Pa., Jersey City, Weehawken and New York 
City, direct to Haines Corners station orviaN. Y. C.&H, R. R. R. to Rhinecliff, then via 
ferry to Rondout, then via U, & D. R. R., or Albany Day Line steamers to Kingston Point 
viaU, & D. R. R. direct to Haines Corners. Through day coaches direct. You will find it 
pleasant at the Maplehurst. 13.S 



WINDSOR HOTEL, 

ONEONTA, N. V. 

FOUR STORY, BRICH, ELEVATION 1250 FEET* 




The Windsor is fiiielv furnished, modern improvements, electric lights 
steam heat, electric bells. Each room has call boy service. Baths, perfect 
sewerage, etc. Table service unsurpassed. No details overlooked for: the 
comfort and enjoyment of the guests. Long distance telephone, churches, 
stores, telegraph and express offices within one minute's walk of the hotel. 
Pure spring water through the house, no malaria, no fogs or mosquitoes. 
Finest halt- mile race track in the State of New York. Trotting races everv 
few weeks during the season. Train service perfect to all points. Through 
parlor cars from Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Jersey City and New 
York via West Shore R. R. and Ulster & Delaware R. R. From all points 
west, by way of Albany or Binghamton, via the D. & H. R. R. Rates from 
$8.00 to $20.00 per week. For diagram of rooms and any other information, 
address 

O. G. RICHMOND & CO., 

139 ONtOXTsfi, IV. 1\ 



(,1^9 P^rH |^ou5e, 

HAINES F/VLLS, GREENE COUNTY, N. Y. 




THIS Summer Resort accommodates about one hunJreJ guests, and is located in the most 
central and picturesque region of the Catsl<ills. Elevation 2,500 feet. It is in the im- 
mediate vicinity of the Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountain House. Laurel and Rip Van Win- 
kle Houses, Kaaterskill Falls. Twilight. Onteora and Elka Parks. Palenville, Tannersville 
and Hunter, Kaaterskill and Stony Cloves, High Peak and Round Top, as well as many 
other points of interest, which may be easily reached in an hour's drive. 

The magnificent balconv extending around the front and sides of the house affords a 
splendid view of High Peak, Round Top and the chain of mountains stretching to the east 
and west. 

Bowling alleys, billiard and pool tables within ten minutes' walk. Excellent shooting 
and fishing. Good walks and drives, and ample scope for rustic rambles. First-class table 
service. Pure spring water. First-class mail and telegraph facilities Carriages on the 
premises for parties who desire them. Churches of the various denominations at Haines 
Corners. Tannersville and Hunter. 

Terms: $8 to $12 per week, according to location of and number occupying rooms. 
Children under ten years, half price. 

Glen Park House is easily reached by a variety of routes, the scenery along any one of 
which will well repay the tourist. The main entrances to the mountains are at Kingston 
Point Rondout and Kingston, all of which are reached by the New York Central and West 
Shore Railroads, and Albany Day Line Steamers. From the N. Y. Central R. R. at Rhinecliff 
a change is made via ferry to Rondout, thence via U. & D. R. K. Direct through car ser- 
vice to Haines Corners Station without change; or via Day Line Steamers to Kingston 
Point, thence via U. & D. R. R. West Shore route preferred. Through Parlor Car and 
Day Coach Service from Philadelphia, Pa., Jersey City and New York direct to Haines 
Corners without change. 

At Kingston a change is made to the Ulster & Delaware Railroad which connects with 
the Stony Clove & Catskill Mountain and Kaaterskill Railroads to Haines Corners, one mile 
from Glen Park, at which station a conveyance will be in waiting. 

The time from New York, by all-rail route, is five hours ; by rail and boat seven hours. 
For further particulars, address 

OWEX (^LENNOX, (;ien Park Houste, 

Haines Falls, Ureviie Co., IV< Y. 
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THE CHIEFTAIN, 



D. A. HAWKINS, 
.... Proprietor. 



BIG INDIAN, ULSTER COUNTY, N. Y. 

In the Catski.Is, Midway between Big Indian and Pine Hill. Elevation I,4C0 
Feet above Tide -water. 




Rarefied air, mild temperature, absence of malaria and mosquitoes are 
worthy inducements of the locality. Accommodations for fifty guests. Fresh 
vegetables, cream, milk, butter, eggs, choice meats and pure spring water are 
noticeable features. Laundry on premises. Ample parlors, separate and dis- 
connected bath rooms and toilet rooms, abundant shade and opportunities for 
out-door diversion, offer their share of inducement. A Livery attached to the 
house to convey guests at moderate cost to points of interest. Adjacent 
streams furnish enjoyment to the admirer of trout fishing during the continu- 
ance of the season. House opens June ist. Conveyance at station to meet 
guests- Telephone at house ; telegraph at station- For booklets, diagrams, 
terms, etc-, apply as above- 




maest But) IDotcl 

HUGH B. GARA, 

Ibuntcr, (3vecne dount^, 1R. 1!?. 

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This new, attractive and well arranged hotel is pleasantly located in the valley of Hunter 
near the terminus of the Stony Clove and Catskill Mountain Railroad. Rooms large, well 
ventilated and well furnished. All the conveniences of a first-class hotel are to be had at 
this place. Sanitary arrangements unexcelled. Wide piazzas, good shade trees, gas, hot 
and cold water on every floor. Bath rooms, speaking tubes, etc. Barber shop and pool 
room connected. An inspection of the house will convince anyone of its being a most desira- 
ble summer home. This house is centrally located to all the principal resorts of the Cats- 
kills, including the Hotel Kaaterskill, Laurel House, Onteora, Elka and Twilight Parks, all 
located within a short drive of the house. Good livery connected with the house. Three 
and a half hours from New York. Accommodations for about 130. Three mails a daj'. New 
York papers, etc. 

ITerms: — According to location of room and length of stay. 

IJOW to IReacb Ibunter from 1Re^X' 13orf?:— Via steamers "William F. Romer" and 
■"Jas.W. Baldwin " to Rondout ; via steamers "Albany " and "New York " to Kingston Point 
via West Shore Railroad to Kingston ; via N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. This makes an all-rail 
route from Rondout to Jersey City, and by the H. R. R. R., with the exception of crossing 
the ferry at Rhinebeck. Drawing-room cars run through without change, from Philadel- 
phia, New York and Jersey City via the West Shore Railroad. For further particulars 
address as above. 

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CAPACITY 300 GUESTS. 



3 STORY BRICK. 



Central #\otcl . . 



oneonta, n. y. 




Altitude 1250 feet. Electric lights and gas. Modern improvements. Elec- 
tric cars pass the door. Telegraph office in the house. Wilbur National Bank, 
U. S. post office and express office all within this property. Most centrallv 
located hotel in Oneonta. First-class in every respect. Large stables. First- 
class livery connected. Rates from |;8.oo to $25.00 per week. For full par- 
ticulars address 

CENTRAL HOTEL, Oneonta, N. Y, 



ONEONTA, OTSEGO CO., N. Y. 

Located at the terminus of the L'lster & Delaware Railroad near the head of the Sus- 
quehanna River. 62 miles east of Binghamton and 82 miles west of Albany, on the main line 
of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, only 32 miles from Richfield Springs, which point will be 
reached by electric railroad during coming summer. Finest scenery and drives in the State 
of New York. Population about 10,000 inhabitants Large State Normal School, four public 
schools and six fine churches. Owing to the high altitude is a very healthy locality; just 
the place to spend your summer vacation. Good boating, fishing and hunting. Fine half- 
mile race track. 

The Central Hotel of Oneonta is a very desirable property. On account of the death 
of A. C. Lewis, the owner, the property is offered for sale. Address 

MRS, A. C. LEWIS, Oneonta, N. Y. 
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Central IDouee, ®^ 



Haines Falls, Greene Co., New York. 

GEORGE W. REED, Proprietor. 

(Formerlx' proprietor of High View House.) 




This house is located on the summit of the Catskill Mountains, three 
minutes' walk from Haines Corners depot and post office, ten minutes' walk 
to Haines Falls, thirty minutes' walk to Kaaterskill Falls, within fifteen min- 
utes of Twilight Park, one hour of Hotel Kaaterskill, one and one-half hours' 
walk of Catskill Mountain House, and within easy walking distance of the 
finest scenery in the mountains. 

Near by is a pharmacy, stores and the Hallenbeck Hotel. Good hunting 
and fishing. Plenty of shade. Pure spring water. Fine drives and walks, 
1 have been in the boarding house business for twenty years. I always try 
to make it home-like and pleasant for my guests. Accommodations for y;, 
guests. Elevation 2,250 feet above tide water. Access via boat or rail to 
Kingston — West Shore route preferred — Ulster & Delaware, Stony Clove and 
Kaaterskill Railroads to Haines Falls, within three minutes' walk of the house. 
The mails are delivered immediately after being sorted. Telegraph and tele- 
phone office two minutes' walk of the house. 

First-class Livery attached. Rates $7.00 to $10.00 per week. Special 
rates to families for season. The Sanitary Improvements at this house this 
season are extensive and greatly improved. Further information and circulars 
cheerfully furnished on application. Through parlor car and day coach ser- 
vice daily from Philadelphia, Jersev City, Weehawken and New York city 
without change direct to Haines Corners Station. 

Reference: Sergeant P. Lane, 7 Dist. Court, 314 W. 54th St., New 
York city. 

144 



Xawrcncc Cottage, 



-Cgog:^ K) .-- 



H. C. LAWRENCE. 

STAMFORD, New York. 




THIS house is pleasantly situated in the westerly part of 
the villag-e. Convenient to the depot, churches, stores, 
post office and teleg^raph. The rooms are larg-e and well 
ventilated, and furnished with comfortable beds. Table 
first-class, supplied with the luxuries of the season. Mod- 
erate prices. For particulars, address as above. 
10 "5 



[Q RIFFETH H OUSE 

Summer Resort in the Catskills. 




THIS HOUSE has been enlarged and improved, and will accommodate about 20 guests. 
It is pleasantly located, half a mile from Shandaken depot, on the Ulster & Delaware 
Railroad, 30 miles from Kingston, 1,060 feet above tide waier, in the midst of the Cats- 
kills. The rooms are large, airy and pleasant; large verandas, well shaded; also 
plenty of shade about the premises, which extend to the banks of the Esopus creek. The 
table is good, and entire satisfaction is guaranteed. Plenty of milk, eggs and vegetables. 

Fine mountain scenery, pure mountain air and pure water, are among the attractions of 
this place. Fine drives and pleasant walks are also an attraction. 

No fogs, no malaria, no trouble from mosquitoes. 

This house is near the entrance of Bushnellville Clove, that celebrated notch in the 
Catskills where ice is found imbedded in the rocks all the year round. Down this clove 
flows one of the best streams for trout fishing in the Catskills. 

Shandaken is seven miles by rail, or good wagon road, from the Grand Hotel on Summit 
Mountain. 

Parties leave Shandaken in the morning, visit Slide Mountain, the highest peak of the 
Catskills by 200 feet, and return the same evening. Parties also leave Shandaken in the 
morning by rail, visit the "Hotel Kaaterskill," said to be the largest and finest mountain 
hotel in the world, remain there five hours and return the same evening. Three mails from 
New York daily. Post office near house. 

Shandaken is distant from New York city 121 miles, and is reached by the West Shore 
Railroad to Kingston; thence by the Ulster & Delaware Railroad to Shandaken This is a 
continuous all-rail route from New York to Shandaken, Or, take Albany Day Boats to 
Kingston Point; thence by Ulster & Delaware Railroad to Shandaken. Or, take Hudson 
River Railroad to Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck Ferry to Rondout ; thence to Shandaken by rail. 
Trains and boats make close connections by the above routes. 

Terms — $5.00 to $7.00 per week for adults. 

HENRY E. GRIFFETH, Proprietor, 

Shandaken, Ulster Co. N.Y. 



Grand Canpon l)ou$et 



HEART OF THE CATSKILLS. 



PLATTE CLOVE, 



GREENE COUNTY, N. \, 




Open from June i to October 30. Altitude, 2,500 feet. House enlarged. 

Terms — July and August, $7 to $123 week. Special terms to families 
or clubs. Guests will be given a reduction in rate during June, Sept. and Oct. 

Location — Grand Canyon House is on a commanding height, 2.500 
feet above the tide water, and from nearly every room there are magnificent 
valley, mountain and river views. Seven miles from Tannersville Station 
on the Kaaterskill R. R. 

The house is in the same altitude of Hotel Kaaterskill, Beach Catskiil 
Mountain House and the Overlook Mountain House. Its surroundings can- 
not be surpassed for health, scenery, natural falls, chasms, fine drives and 
pretty walks. The house is of a quiet genteel character. 

Five hundred feet from the Grand Canyon where bold and savage fea- 
tures are combined with the gentle and picturesque in inexhaustible variety, 
huge masses of lock tumbled in wild confusion and the rushing waters of 
the Plattekill, contrasted with rich forests, distant views of mountain ranges 
and the smiling Hudson form an impressive and delightful scene. 

The Rooms — Are all light and comfortable, the owner having rebuilt 
the house and refurnished rooms. Large easy chairs and rockers for guests 
in abundance. 

The Table is strictly first-class in every respect. Abundance of milk, eggs, butter and 
vegetables from the farm. 

Approaches From New York— West Shore R. R., foot of Franklin St. or West 42nd 
St., North River, to Kingston ; thence via Ulster & Delaware to Tannersville Take Albany 
Day Boat to Kingston Point, thence via train to Tannersville. We meet our guests at 
depot with our own conveyances, if requested, at a trifling charge. No Hebrews need apply. 
Through parlor car service direct to Tannersville. 



GEORGE S. 

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YOU^G, Proprietor. 



Genti^al Hotel and Gottageg, 

IN THE HEART OF THE CATSKlLLS- 

GEORGE W. ANDERSON, Owner and Proprietor. 

HUNTER, GREENE COUNTY, NEW YORK. 




Elevation 1,650 feet above tide-water. Accommodation for 175 quests. Only 
five minutes' ride from station. Carriages will be in waiting for 
guests on arrival of trains. 

Located in the beautiful mountain region of Hunter, the terminus of the Stony Clove and 
Catskili Mountain Railroad. It is surrounded by well shaded, ample grounds, has piazzas 
on three sides, and is supplied with pure spring water on each floor. It is literally in the 
" Heart of the Catskills," and central to all points of interest in the mountains. Its situa- 
tion renders it free from chills and fever. A farm of thirty-five acres and dairy is connected 
with the house. 

The hotel has been thoroughly remodeled, refurnished and repainted inside and out: 
modern appliances have been added, such as gas. running water, and baths, making the 
Central House modern in every respect. Telegraph, ftelephone. livery, billiards, bowling, 
barber shop, tennis and croquet, are within convenient distance. 

TERMS :— For July and August, $io to $15 per week. $2 and $2.50 per [day. Special 
rates June and September. Special rates to families for season. 

Trains over the new standard gauge railroad will reach Hunter from New York in j'a 
hours, from which point (also from Philadelphia) parlor cars will run direct to Hunter 
without change. 

Terms according to location of rooms and length of stay. 

For particulars, booklet, etc., address as above or they can be had by calling at Brook- 
lyn Eagle Bureau. 

149 



IVI. BURGER, Proprietor. 
TANNERSVILLE, GREENE COUNTY N. Y. 

Season tor 1901 opens June ist. Summit ot the Catskill Mountains. 













^be "Mavcrl^ H^ouse, Cannersvill , 1H. U.. is by its charming 
surroundings, known to every lover of rural beauty and especially to the 
lovers ot the splendid Catskill Mountains, in taking charge of this beauti- 
ful place last vear we fully realized how much it had suffered under previous 
bad management, and it was our constant effort to restore this old and well 
known place to its former fame. Our patrons of last season, over 400 in 
number, have given us many assurances of our success in this direction, pro- 
nouncing the Waverly House a home where more comfort could be found 
than at any other place in the Catskill Mountains. The favorable and flat- 
tering expressions encouraged us to make still greater efforts for the comfort 
and pleasure of our guests, once we feel confident the fame of the Waverly 
House will grow with every season. 

The house is situated on majestic mountain peaks, 2,200 feet above tide 
water, with an air that cannot be surpassed the world over. 

XLbc bouse bas been tborouciblv? renovateD anD refurnisbeD. It 

will be provided with everv improvement and convenience, its sleeping rooms 
are large and airy, with spacious Parlors and Reception Rooms. The Dining 
Room has been enlarged, and we are quite sure the public will feel quite like 
at home. For the accommodation of intending guests, the plan of the house 
will be shown and all information will be given at the office of the under- 
signed. Very respectfullv, 

Nl. BURGER, 

276 E. Houston St., New York City. 
After June i, Tannersville, N. Y. 



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American Glen Farm House. 




/•|-\HIS HOUSE is noted for its beautiful situation and scenery from its 
• I • windows. The house and grounds are attractive and very pleasant. 
^ House well arranged for the convenience and comfort of guests. Large 
piazzas on three sides of house, rooms cool, airv and well furnished. First- 
class table, and other things according to make a first-class summer resort. 
Sanitary plumbing. Hot and Cold Water. Bath, Summer Houses, Lawn 
Tennis,' Croquet, etc. Also a beautiful Shady Glen on the place where the 
many liot davs of Summer mav be spent in quiet rest, reading and medita- 
tion." A farm of 265 acres is connected with the house, including a large 
dairy, which supplies plenty of fresh milk, butter, eggs and vegetables. 

Guests conveyed to the many points of interest in the Mountains. This 
house is located in the very heart of Hunter village, the centre of the Cats- 
kills. Five minutes' walk' to railroad station, post office, stores and other 
business places. Write us first. 

Terms — According to room, number in room, date and length of stay 
For further information, address 

F. H. SCHERMERHORN, 

American Glen Farm House, 

Hunter, N. Y. 



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ff of tbe (latshtlls. 




^^HE ANTLERS is the largest and most select ho- 
VL' tel at Haines' Falls, and the finest and best fur- 
nished hotel in the Catskills. Two thousand feet above 
tide water, charmingly situated, within easy access of 
all the interesting points in the Heart of the Catskills. 
Golf, Tennis, Trap Shooting, Grouse and Hare Shoot- 
ing, Pickerel and Trout fishing in season. Only the 
finest of meat used. The table will be satisfactory. 

Personal examination solicited. Send for booklet. 
TERMS, $10.50 TO $20.00 PER WEEK. 

L. P. SCHUTT, 

HAINES' KALLS P O., 

OREENE CO. N. Y. 

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O'HARA HOUSE. 

AMONG THE CATSKILLS. 
LEXINGTON. - - - GREENE COUNTY, N. Y. 




Accommodates 125. One ot the most elegantly t'mished, turnished and 
appointed Summer Resort Hotels among the Catskiils. Elevation 1,600 teet. 
Beauty of its surroundings, its walks, its drives, unequaled. Situated in the 
very centre of all principal points of interest among these famous mountains. 
Excursions to every point of attraction may be made and return same day 
Farm of 250 acres, with farm house and dairy connected. Amusements. 
Boating, Bathing, Bowling, Billiards, Fishing, Golf, and all out-door amuse- 
ments. Telegraph in the house. 

ACCESS : Take any of the various routes from New York to Kingston ; 
thence by U. & D. R. R. to Hunter ; stage to House, 8 miles. 

For fulJ particulars, send tor circular. 

B. O'HARA, Proprietor. 
1.53 



FAIR VIEW HOaSE. 

GEORGE H. HAGER, Proprietor. 
STAnrORB DCbAWARE CO. N. Y. 




Is SITUATED on a plateau overlooking- mag-nificent val- 
ley and mountain scenery. Electric lig-hts, hot water 
heat, open fire place, bath and toilet. Rooms larg-e and 
airy; newly furnished; first quality hair mattresses. Excel- 
lent table, with all the delicacies of the season. 

LARGE GROaNDS. 

EXTENSIVELY SHABED, 

TENNIS, GROQyET, ETG. 

Accommodation for private horses and carriages. Con- 
venient to churches, teleg-raph and post office. One-eig"hth. 
mile from Stamford station. House is strictly first-class. 
Terms and further particulars cheerfuUyg-iven on application. 

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DKVASEGO INN, 



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PR/\TrSVILLE, GREENE CO.. N. Y. 




IN THE HEART OF THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. Four hours 
from New York. A Charming Summer Resort, i.qco feet above sea 
level, where the climate is perfection and malaria unknown; just the 
place to regain health and strength, while all amusements are at command, 
and prices most reasonable. Boating. Fishing, Bathing, Lawn Tennis, Bowl- 
ing, Amusement Hall. The picturesque beautv and healthful climate of this 
region have been so often described that we need only say here that in no part 
of the mountains can a more beautiful spot be found than where our Inn is 
located, one mile from the village and on the beautiful Schoharie River, close 
to Devasego Falls (60 feet in height), which in themselves are worthy of a 
visit. The approach to the falls through wood and glen is charming beyond 
description. No pains will be spared to insure the comfort of the guests, and 
the table is most abundant and verv excellent. Bathing is safe and pleasant, 
and a recreation not to be had evervwhere: The nearby streams abound in 
trout and bass, and the sportsman can fish to his heart's delight. The Livery 
in connection with the Inn is well arranged, with cautious and well informed 
drivers, and rates are most reasonable. Long Distance Telephone in house. 
The Walks and Drives are beautiful bevond description. 

Uimc UablC an^ IRoutes.— New York to Grand Gorge : Hudson River Day Line Steamers 
to Kingston Point, connecting with V. & D. R.R. to Grand Gorge. Steamers Wm. F. Romer 
and Baldwin to Rondout, connectint: with U. & D. R. R. West Shore R. R. to Grand Gorge, 
through, without change. N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R.. crossing Ferry at Rhinebeck and con- 
necting with the U. & D. R. R. Pullman Palace Car service. 

For particulars, address 

S. D. MASE, 
Or H. H. IV|/\SE, Prattsville, N. Y. 

Hotel St. George, 
Broadway and 12th St., N. Y. City. 



IJlplanb jfarm Douse, 

. C. H. LEGG. HAINES FALLS P.O.. GREENE COUNTY. 
N. Y., CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 





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ELEVATION HIGHER THAN ANY 

OTHER BOARDING HOUSE 

IN HAINES FALLS. 

Situated 2 miles from Tannersville station, or i'^. miles from Haines Cor- 
ners on Kaatersl\ill R. R. The liouse is at an elevation of 2,500 feet, on the 
slope of one of the mountains, about half way between the head of the Clove 
road and Tannersville, in the highest and healthiest part of the Catskills. 
The view is unsurpassed, overlooking the vallev below, a range of the highest 
peaks, the celebrated Kaaterskill Clove, and through it the lower counties as 
far as the Berkshire Hills, Mass. Conveniently situated to visit all places of 
interest, either on foot or by carriage. 1 now-' have accommodations for 50 
guests, having just completed a new 8-room cottage annex. Piazzas extend 
along the front and end of the building. Ample ground for Lawn Tennis and 
Croquet. Grounds shady and pleasant. Pure spring water. The table will 
be well supplied. Abundance of fresh eggs, meats, butter, milk, etc. Con- 
veyance on timely notice to meet anv train or to convev guests to and from 
the house. No pains will be spared "to make this one of the pleasantest of 
Summer Resorts. For further particulars, or references exchanged, address 
as above. 

Through parlor car service from Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, 
Jersey City and New York without change of cars direct to Haines Corners 
station. 

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]^mkU Jfounlaii] Houg 



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(FORMERLY ROGGEN HOUSE.) 




AUG. A. KROEBEL, Proprietor. 

TANNERSVILLE, N. Y, OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND. 

ACCOMMODATES 150 GUESTS. 

Charmingly situated on top and in the heart of Catskills Mountains, 
2200 feet above tide water, and surrounded by towering mountain peal<s. 
Five minutes' wall-: from railroad station. Hotel 'bus meets guests on arrival 
of trains. 

The house has large piazzas, spacious parlor, reception room, writing 
room, tennis and croquet lawns; also attached to hotel property are bowling 
alleys and billiard rooms, and large barn for accommodation for drivino- 
people. Pure spring water in abundance. The cuisine which will be a prom- 
inent feature, will receive special attention. Tannersville is noted for its fine 
drives, which lead to all places of interest, such as Kaaterskill and Haines 
Falls ; Plaaterkill and Stony Cloves ; Elka, Twilight and Onteora Parks, 
and others. Sanitary improvements on each floor. For further particulars 
address 

AUG. A. KROEBEL. 



Summer in the Catskill Mountains. 

The YisTa. 



HAINES FALLS, - GREENE GO., N. Y, 




Convenient Railway, Mail and Telegraph communication. In the midst 
of the most important points of interest in the Catskills. At the head of the 
Kaaterskill Clove, on the Kaaterskill Railroad. Capacity for 50 Boarders. 
All appointments first-class. Altitude 2,000 feet. No Bar.' 



. . . Terms: . . . 

^8 to ^10 per Week. 

31.50 to 32 per day 

for Transients. 



JEWISH PEOPLE 
NOT RECEIVED. 



Opposite Twilight and Sunset Parks. Extensive Golf Grounds near, all 
of which was formerly a part of Vista property. 

MISS /v. ELY, Proprietress. 

OPEN FROM JUNE 1st Successor to S. P. Scott. 

TO NOVEMBER 15. 



^^' Gilbert House, 

LEOPOLD BIEBER, Proprietor. 
TANNERSVILLE, GREENE COUNTY. N. Y. 



Summit of the Catskill Mountains. Open for the 
Season of 1<)01 on May 15th. 




Charminglv situated, surrounded bv majestic mountain peaks 2,?oo feet 
above tide water, witii an air unequalled for dryness and purity. Unsur- 
passed in the Catskills for diversity of views. Pure spring water in abund- 
ance. The house has been thoroughly renovated and furnished, sleeping 
rooms large and airy, and care taken for the comfort of guests. Spacious 
parlor and reception" room. Accommodations for loo guests. The cuisine, 
which will be a prominent feature, will receive special attention, and will be 
conducted on the Vienna and Hungarian style. 

^^^ KOSCHER A SP ECIALTY, ^^«^ 

assuring our patrons of delicacies the finest the market affords. Elegant serv- 
ice. Good music in attendance. The Kaaterskill Railroad Station. Telegraph, 
Long distance Telephone, Post Office and Stores are all within three minutes 
walk of the house, and in the immediate vicinity is the famous Kaaterskill 
Hotel, Kaaterskill Falls and Catskill Mountain House, Haines Falls, Onte- 
ora and Elka Parks. Superb roads for driving and bicycling. Good livery 
attached to house. New improvements, such as Baths, Sanitary Plumbing, 
Dining Room enlarged. 

Hcccsa— West Shore Route preferred. Through parlor car and day coach from New 
York without change of cars direct to Tannersville, or via Albany Day Line to Kingston 
Point, then via U & D. R. R. without change of cars. 'Bus meets all trains. For further 
particulars, information and circulars, address as above. 

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Scbobade /Bbanor, 



The SCHOHARIE l^ANOR ASSOCIATION 

Offers attractive cottage sites to parties desirous of 
buildinof a summer home in the Catskill Mountains. 
The plots contain from 3 to 10 acres. Parties building" 
cottages in Schoharie Manor have the privileges of 
Schoharie Mansion, a handsome Club House in the 
Colonial Style; of Schoharie Casino, containing Bowling 
Alleys, Billiards, etc., and of the Mansion Stables. 

Schoharie Manor can be reached from New York 
by the West Shore and Ulster & Delaware Railroads 
within four hours, at reduced rates of fare. 




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Schoharie Manor is lorated on the slope of Spruce Top, a spur of 
Plateau Mountain, and commands a fine view of tiie surrounding mountain 
rang;es. A cottage in SCHOHARIE MANOR combines the comforts of a city 
residence with the cool and breezy atmosphere of the mountains. Telegraph, 
Long Distance Telephones and Daily Mails connect it with the world at large. 

Apply by letter or in person to CARL P. GOEPEL, 

Or to Schoharie Mansion, Elka Park, 

PAUL GOEPEL» Greene Co., N. Y. 

Pres't Schoharie Manor Ass'n, 

2go Broadway, N. Y. City. 

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C. A- MARTIN. Proprietor. 

A Summer Resort on the Catskills. Actual Elevation, 1,936 Feet. 

Four Hours from New York. 




Located at Haines Falls on the Catskills, at the immediate head of the renowned 
Kaaterskill Clove, and commands the view through the Clove, across the Hudson Valley. 
For half a century the Kaaterskill Clove and its surroundings have been known and noted 
as a region of much singular wildness and scenic beauty, and to include the grandest and 
most charming scenery of the Catskill Mountains. The elevation is 1,936 feet above the 
mean tide at New York, actual measurement. 

The varying difference in temperature on the mountains and below, causes cool currents 
of air to continually pass through the Clove, and the situation of the house is such as to 
receive their full benefit. The place is absolutely free from malaria and mosquitoes. 

Good trout fishing in June ; quail, woodcock and partridge shooting in their season. 

The three parks— Sunset Park, Twilight Park and Santa Cruz Falls Park— are one- 
fourth to one-half mile distant, facing and in view from Lox-Hurst. 

The house was designed especially as a superior summer boarding h ouse, to be attract- 
ive, convenient and comfortable, and was built in 1884 and 1895. It accommodates 75 people. 
The piazzas are very broad and long, and a refreshing breeze sweeps across them. A lawn 
tennis court is provided with net, and the larger parlor contains a good piano. Large open 
fire-places in parlor and dining room. The furniture of the bed-rooms is of oak, ash and 
elm, with woven-wire bed springs. 

The terms are $8 to $12 per week. Hot and cold baths, and all the latest sanitary im- 
provements. Liverv connected with the house. 

Access :—Lo.x-Hurst is reached from the Hudson River via City of Kingston. From 
City of Kingston bv Ulster & Delaware Railroad to Haines Corners Station, which is but 
one-eighth mile from the house. Through parlor car and day coach service from Phila- 
delphia, Pa., Jersey City, Weehawken and New York without change of cars, direct to 
Haines Corners. 

Besides through tickets, e.xcursion tickets, good for the summer, may be purchased via 
either route. Baggage is checked through to Haines Corners Station from principal points. 

There are three mails daily to and from New York. Long distance telephone and tele- 
graph offices in the house. 

Concerning Hebrews:— People notfamiliar with the Catskills know that, except at the 
larger hotels, the Jews and Gentiles will not generally board at the same house. This is to 
be regretted -, but being a fact, the houses have to take one class or the other. Therefore, 
the proprietor begs to sav that Lox-Hurst accommodates Gentiles only. 

The Twilight Park 'golf grounds are opposite the Lox-Hurst. Games can be plainly 
seen from the piazza. 

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IRew ©rant IDouee, 



STAMFORD, DELEWARE COUNTY, N,. Y 




OPENS under new manag^ement for season of 1901 on 
June 1st. Beautiful location, unsurpassed cuisine 
and attendance. 
Close by the Utsayantha Golf Links. Five minutes from 
Churches and Post Office. 

Rooms arrang-ed en suite or singly, and are well furn- 
ished and provided with electric lights, bells, etc. 
Special rates for June and September. 
Manag-ement prefers not to entertain Hebrews. 
For particulars address 

E. C. HAINFORD, Proprietor. 

Stamford, N. Y. 

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IN THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. 



PROSPECT HOUSE 



SEASON 1901. 



'MM.M 




J. M. CANNANE, Proprietor. 



St^e Qolufr\bia. 



THIS well known established hotel is lo- 
cated on the most eligible site on the 
heights of Hunter Village and in the cen- 
tre of the Catskill Mountains. The rooms 
are large and well ventilated. The veranda, 
one of the features of the hotel, is from i; to 

IN feet wide and 200 feet long, and facing the aUracTive am\isement' halT in Hunrer! 
highest point of the Catskill Range. It is ' 
abundantly supplied with pure spring water 
from Mt. Canon — the best known spring on 
the mountain. Its recuperating and stimulat- 
ing effects are marvelous. 



"The Columbia" is one of the finest Bowl- 
ing Alleys in the Catskills, and a large and 
nicely arranged hall for entertainments. It 
consists of a reading room, ice cream parlors, 
&c. The appointments of the Columbia are 
the best in these mountains : as no pains or 
expense have been spared to make it the most 



SOME OF ITS ATTRACTIONS. 
The e.xtensive and beautiful grounds over 



About the most notable example of a really 
first-class up-to-date, comfortable and home- 
like hotel of which the Catskills can boast is 
the Prospect House. This is not "self 
praise," but the freely and repeatedlv ex- 
expressed opinion of its many patrons. 



acres, by which the house is surrounded : Neither effort nor expense have been spared 
add to its attractiveness as a Summer Resort. | since its construction in keeping it up to a 



The shady walks and cool quiet retreats, 
where one may enjoy, undisturbed, the most 
magnificent scenery in the world. 

Mt. Canon, directly back, commands a fine 
view; to the left is Red Glen, a romantic and 
shady place; below, the beautiful Pine Grove 
covering several acres ; in front is Hunter 
Mountain, the highest in the Catskills, 4.252 
feet, the Colonel's Chair and Stony Clove; on 
the left, Indian Head and Twin Mountain ; on 
the right, the Schoharie Creek winds its wa>- 
down the valley, whilst on the north Spruce 
Top rears its magnificent head. The manifold 



strictly hi.gh-class metropolitan standard 
its appointments. 

The best markets are daily requisitioned by 
the enterprising management of the Prospect 
House, and its paramount specialty is "home 
cooking," backed by the most faultless ser- 
vice. 

Semi-daily mail. New York 
graph, &c. 

House has been thoroughly repaired for the 
coming season. 

The owner will spare no pains to make the 



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advantages and matchless charms of the summer visitor's stay at the Hunter Mountain 



Catskill Mountains are impossible of eniimer 
ation. The bracing, invigorating tonic at- 
mosphere makes this resort especialU' desira- 
ble to invalids as well as a delightful place of 
rest and recuperation during the Summer 
months. 



Prospect House a pleasant one. 
Sanitary arrangements perfect. 
Accommodations for 200 guests. 



TERMS : 

According to location and length of stay. 

Direct Parlor Car accommodations without change from New York. Jersey City and 
Philadelphia to Hunter, via West Shore Railroad, or New York Central and Hudson River 
Railroad to Kingston, thence by the Ulster & Delaware Railroad to Hunter. The Standard 
Gauge between Phoenicia and Hunter is now completed. Dav and night line steamers from 
New York to Kingston Point, where direct connections are made to Hunter. Excursion 
rates by rail and steamers, 1(;3 



Cl)c Fairmont... 



S. MACOBSOIM, Prop., 

TJXNNERSVILLE, Greene Co., N. V. 




ELEVATION 2,300 FEET. CAPACITY 150 GUESTS. 



This newly built and well furnished house is situated five minutes' walk 
from the station and occupies a site on Clum Hill, by the road to Elka Park. 
From its Piazzas can be obtained a fine view of the village and the beautiful 
surrounding peaks. The grounds, ten acres in extent, contain pine groves, 
spruce, birch and fruit trees, tennis and croquet plots. Abundance of pure 
water from spring near the house. The rooms are light, large and perfectly 
ventilated, some en suite. Improvements, such as gas, hot and cold water, 
sanitary plumbing (according to Dr. Chandler system). Telephone and tele- 
graphic service near at hand. Livery and laundry needs attended to. The 
excellence of our cuisine (strictly Kosher) has made the Fairmont deservedly 
popular and placed at the head of its rivals. For terms apply to 

S. JACOBSON, 

123 E. 82ND STREET, 

NEW YORK CITY* 

After July lo, address 

THE FAIRMONT, TANNERSVILLE, 
GREENE CO,, N. V. 

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J. C. CORNISH, Proprietor, 
PINE HILL, - - ULSTER CO., N Y. 



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ELEVATION 1.700 FEET- 

Is picturesquely situated in the beautiful Shandaken 
Valley, on the side of Belle Ayr Mountain, overlooking- the 
Villag-e of Pine Hill. House has Baths, Hot and Cold Water, 
Toilets, Open Sanitary Plumbing-, and is an Ideal Summer 
Home. 

Ten minutes from depot. Convenient to Stores, Churches, 
Post Office, Telephone and Telegraph Offices. Only four 
hours from New York City. Accommodates 100 g-uests. 

Terms : $8 to $15 per week. S2.50 to S3 per day. 

For particulars, booklets, etc., address as above. 



^'Hallenbeck House, 

W. I. HALLENBECK, Proprietor. 

HAINES FALLS. GREENE CO., N. Y. 




rlRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS for 50 guests. House newly 
furnished, Bath Rooms, Flush Closets on every floor. Lighted with 
gas: open fire places. Table supplied with fresh vegetables from 
hotel farm, milk, eggs and butter. French Chef. In fact a First-class Hotel 
in everv respect. Free 'bus meets all trains. Music Hall, with Orchestra, 
jn connection. Laundry in hotel. Telephone in office. Telegraph Office and 
Post Office two minutes' walk. Situated near Hotel Kaaterskill, Kaaterskill 
and Haines Falls, and Twilight and Sunset Parks. 

ACCESS : Hallenbeck's Hotel can be reached via West Shore Railroad 
from Weehawken to Kingston ; thence by Ulster & Delaware direct to 
Haines Falls without change of cars, or by boat to Kingston Point ; thence 
by rail as above. Address 

W. I. HALLENBECK, 

Haines Falls, Greene Co., N. Y. 



BELAVARE HB^JSE 

FRED M. TINGLEY, Proprietor, 

STAnrORB, BELAVARE 60., N. Y. 

Elevation 2,000 feet. Accommodations for 40 Guests. 




The Delaware House is pleasantly situated on Main 
Street, within a short walk from the Post Office, Depot, 
Banks and Churches. The house has spacious verandas, is 
heated by steam, lig-hted by electricity, and has all modern 
improvements. The tables will be supplied with an abund- 
ance of fresh eg-g-s, butter, milk, poultry, fruits, vegetables, 
etc., direct from the farm. No pains will be spared to make 
it a first-class summer home. Free 'bus to and from all 
trains. 

Terms— $2.00 per day, $8.00 to $12.00 per week. Special 
rates to families. 

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PRATTSVILLE, N. Y. 



If you are looking for health, happiness, a pleasant 
home and a good time generally, write The Graham at 
once and secure rooms before its too late. If you want 
all of the above and plenty of good food for your body at 
$5 or $6 per week, write some one else for it. Our 



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CAN ACCOMMODATE FIFTY 


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Upon application will send circulars giving numer- 
ous references. Long Distance Telephone in the house. 
The Graham is situated in the centre of three acres of 
finely laid out grounds with an abundance of shade. 
Excursions can be made by carriage in a day to Lexing- 
ton, Hunter, Tannersville, Hotel Kaaterskill, Elka Park. 
Windham. Mt. Pisgah, Gilboa, Roxbury and Stamford. 
A good Livery connected with the house. Excursion- 
ists desiring dinners at The Graham can be well served 
by giving a day's notice. Call us up on the 'phone. 

W. X. GRAHAM, Proprietor, 

Prattsville, N. Y. 
(Grand Gorge Station.) 



SUMMER IN THE CATSKILLS. 




ELEVA510N 2000. ACCOm/nODAGiONS FOR 150 GUESGS 
FOUR fTVAlLS DAILY. 

StanOarC) (5aucje 3Facill (es tbis ll)ear. ^lime anD IFare 1Re&uccO. 
©nig one Cbange bg IRail or 36oat via Ikinciston. 

This well known and attractive Summer Resort is pleasantlv located in 
the heart of the Catsl\ilis, central to all points or interest and within a few 
steps of the depot, telegraph and post office. 

Among the many places of easy access are the famous Kaaterskill and 
Haines Falls, the great Hotel Kaaterskill, the historic CatskiU Mountain and 
Laurel Houses, romantic Sleepy Hollow and Fawn's Leap, while the sur- 
rounding mountain sides are dotted with quaint and beautiful parks, including 
Elka, Twilight, Onteora, Sunset, Schoharie Manor. 

The rooms are large, cool and finely furnished. One hundred and 
fwentv-five feet of piazzas twelve feet in width extends around the house. 
The table will be unexcelled. Terms reasonable. Address 

GEO. CAMPBELL, Prop,, Tannersville, fSI. V. 

/ICCESS ;— West Shore R. R. via Kingston, all rail to Tannersville 
Bus meets all trains. 



BIG INDIAN, ULSTER CO., N. Y. 

On the Line of the Ulster & Delaware l^ailroad. 



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I^^HE Lament house is situated at the mouth 
e) of the Big Indian Valley, 1,209 feet above the 

[l^ level of the sea; is 122 miles from New York 
City, and is the nearest Hotel to Slide Mountain, which 
is 4,220 feet hig-h. The house is open all the year to 
accommodate Fishino- and Hunting I^arties. House ac- 
commodates forty guests. No malaria or mosquitoes. 
Cool nights and Shady grounds. 

CONVENIENCES: 

Post Office and Telegraph next door. No charge 
to or from depot. Livery attached to Hotel. Parlor 
Cars to and from New York. Toilet and Bath in house^ 

GOOD TKOUT FISHING IN SE(ISON. 

Streams not Posted, and they are Stocked by the 
State Hatchery every year. 

THE TABLE HAS THESE ADVANTAGES^ 

Vegetables from the garden. Milk and EijQrs from 
the (arm. best cuts of Meat used, and Pure^ Soft Spring: 
Water in the house. 

RATES : Per Day, $L50. Per Week, $7 to $10. 

For Special Rates address 

GEORGE W. LAMENT, 

Big Indian. Ulster Co., N. Y. 



Summit of the Breezy Catskill Mountains. 

lit Wiii^mSl H):aam% 

L. L. WOODARD. Proprietor. 

Tannersville, Greene Countc), K« Y, 




A first-class summer resort on the summit of the fat-iamed and delightful Catskill Moun- 
tains. Central to all points of interest, among which are the famous Kaaterskill and 
Haines Falls, the great Hotel Kaaterskill and the historic Catskill Mountain and Laurel 
Houses, the wonderful Plattekill, Kaaterskill and Stony Cloves ; the towering Hunter Moun- 
tain, Mt. Lincoln,' romantic Sleepy Hollow and Rip V'anWinkle's region; while the sur- 
rounding mountain sides are dotted with quaint and beautiful parks, including Onteora, 
Elka, Schoharie, Glen, Sunset and Twilight communities. 

Elevation, 2,500 above tidewater. Four hours from New York city by two all-rail routes 
The house extends back (not shown in cut), giving comfortable accommodations for forty 
guests. The rooms are large and airy, and several are arranged for the convenience of 
families. Nineteenth season. The view from the 600 square feet of veranda is fine. The 
table is abundantly supplied with fresh vegetables, milk, poultry and city dressed beef. 
Pure spiing water and baths in the house. The streets are sprinkled and lighted Crushed 
stone roads. Livery connected. Railroad depots, telegraph, long distance telephone and 
post-offices within five minutes' walk. Bowling, billiards and all kindred amusements near. 
The grounds are graded and shaded. Tennis and croquet grounds. House open from June 
ist until October ist. 

Terms, $7 to $10 per week ; per dav, $1.50. Special season rates to families. 

Access by boat or rail to Kingston (West Shore route preferable), Ulster & Delaware 
route to Tannersville. Carriages meet all trains. 

No Hebrews taken. 

Further particulars cheerfully furnished on application. 

REFERENCES— W. A. Rally, 24 South Pine avenue, Box 405, Albany, N. Y. ; Dr. George 
H. Dickey, 158 Madison avenue, Flushing, N. Y. ; Mr. John Terhune, 360 Bainsbridge 
street, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Conrad F. Nagel, 115 Broadway, New York City. 

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THOMAS R. MOORE 



PINE aiLL, N. Y. 



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Ibigb Class accommo^ation0. lExccllent enable. 
]Eleaant,1Rew ©fficc. 

HOUSE LIGHTED THROUGHOUT BY ELECTRICITY. 



Laundry removed from the Inn into separate building-, mak- 
ing- every room cool and comfortable. Write for 
terms. Bowling alleys, billiards, wheeling-. 



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AMONG THE CATSKILLS. 




THIS superbly located Summer Resort is situated one mile from the Village of Wind- 
ham, on high, dry ground. The sanitary arrangements of thelhouse are modern, and 
has spring water on all floors, with toilet and bath. There is a grove of pines at the 
rear of the house, and a beautiful glen within short walking distance. Then there is 
the short drive to Summit, where from a spur of High Peak, you can look into five different 
states. Mala-ia and kindred diseases are unknown here. Actual elevation, i,8oo feet. 
There are fifty guest rooms, which are good sized, cool and airy, and are furnished with 
comfortable beds. Grand piazzas 12.X150 feet, e.xtensive lawns, beautifully shaded by grand 
old trees. There is a large Amusement Hall and Bowling Alley on the premises ; also Lawn 
Tennis and Croquet Grounds, a fine 200-yard Rifle Range; in fact nearly everything for 
amusement and comfort. The cuisine is under an excellent chef. There is a Livery con- 
nected with the house, which will convey parties, at reasonable rates, to different points of 
interest, some of which are Hotel Kaaterskill, Catskill Mountain House, Kaaterskill Falls, 
Haines Falls, Devasego Falls, Mt Pisgah, etc. Mails and telegrams delivered at the 
house. New York daily papers. 

tRoutC : New York to Hunter via Night Boats to Kingston, or Steamers Albany and New 
York to Kingston Point, or via West Shore R. R., or via New York Central & Hudson River 
R. R. Fare reduced from New York to Hunter. Through parlor .car service from New 
York. House is eight miles from Hunter Station. Parties will be met at.Hunter upon noti- 
fying the proprietor. 

Ucrms: $6 to $15. References e.\changed. Parties who come to this house and find 
anything not as represented will be conveyed to any house in this vicinity without charge. 
No Hebrews. Special pains will be taken for the comfort and entertainment of^guests. 

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NTAIN HonE, 



ALSO KNOWN AS 



COE'S HOTEL, 

O. R. COE, Proper and Owner, WINDHAM, N. Y. 




TERMS : Per Day, $2.00 ; per Week, $7.00 to $8.00 when two or more 
occupy one room, and $7.00 to $10.00 for one person rooming alone. For 
other months than July and August, $6.00 to $8.00 per week. Absolute free- 
dom from malaria. 

Means of Access : Leave New York via West Shore R. R. about iiijo A. M. for Kings- 
ton ; or via the Albany Day Boat about g A M. for Kingston Point; thence to Hun- 
ter via the Ulster & Delaware R. R., arriving about 4:50 P. A\., where my private conveyance 
will be found in waiting (when advised sufficient time in advance), to convey guests quickly 
and comfortably to the hotel. Through parlor car service direct to Hunter. (It will be much 
more convenient for us to meet guests at that hour than on the arrival of earlier or later 
trains.) 

Numerous references, among those who have been the guests of this house, given when 
desired. The table will be supplied with a great abundance of fresh cream, milk, eggs, poul- 
try, meats vegetables, fish, fruit, honey, etc. This house has connected with it extensive 
and shady grounds, a lawn tennis court and croquet grounds. A strictly Temperance House 
in the well known temperance town of Windham. Two daily mails, telegraph, telephone and 
post office near the house. The shady walks and rambles from the house are unsurpassed in 
their beauty and picturesque views. The road that passes through this village is for many 
miles the finest that is found anvwhere in the Catskills, making the drives unusually pleas- 
ant and attractive. Bicycle riders will find most e.xcellent opportunities to enjoy wheeling. 
The house is situated on Main street, near the centre of the village, which is recognized as 
the neatest and most beautiful in all its appointments and surroundings in the Catskills. 
By reason of a slight bend in the street, a beautiful view from the piazzas of the house is had 
of Main street, bordered on either side by grand old sugar maples. 

The proprietor has teams and accommodations for conveying guests to and from depots 
with their baggage, and also for conveying excursion parties to the many places of interest 
in the mountains. 

Applicants are requested to mention Advertisement in this book. 

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^ANNERSVILLE, in the Catskill Mountains, is the place where the 
IS business man, the mother with her children and all who wish to 



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'JIL spend their summer vacations in an ideal mountain resort, should go. 
It is situated about 2,200 feet above the sea level, has all the facilities, advan- 
tages and attractions that the heart may desire, and is surrounded on every 
side by lofty and voluminous mountains.' The beauty of its scenery cannot 
fail but to attract those artistically inclined. 

The " ELKA VIEW" is a modern three-story structure, thoroughly 
equipped with sanitary plumbing, bath rooms, telephone and telegraph stations 
and everv known convenience for the accommodation of its guests, it is 
situated within walking distance from post office and railroad station. 

The view to be obtained of the surrounding country is simply magnificent 
and no illustration can do justice to the scene, particularlv at sunset. 

The spacious grounds surrounding the " ELKA VIEW " afford ample 
facilities for Croquet, Lawn Tennis, Base Rail, etc., and extensive play 
grounds for children. A Bowling Allev and Billiard Parlor on the premises, 
for the devotees of this kind of amusement. 

THE CiyiSf/WE— Will be under the personal supervision of Mrs. Hannah 
Silverman, whose care and anxietv to please her guests and the fact of past 
success, is a positive guarantee that the food will be unsurpassed. We have 
our own dairy and raise our own fowl. 

Mr. M. Silverman, the proprietor, will take personal charge of the pastry 
department, which is assurance in itself that it will be properly taken care of, 
for his experience and ability has kept in line with his reputation. 

THE LIVERV connected with the house will convey all guests to and 
from the station ; arrangements can also be made for carriage parties, drives, 
etc., to the numerous points of interest in the vicinity. 

RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT FACILITIES. 

Tanners\ille can be reached b\- the West Shore R. R., and the Albany Day Line. Both 
lines make direct connection with Ulster & Delaware R. R. 
The " ELKA VIEW " will be open for guests en May 15th. 

Rates and diagram of rooms on application, or representative will call if so desired- 
For further information, apply to 

M. SILVERMAN, ^^^ ^- Su^nT,rM?v"'-.5t';!^^ ^^^'^ 

After that date to "Elka View," TANNERSVILLE, GREENE CO., N. Y. 

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THE AHREHIGAn 

TANNERSVILLE. N. Y. 




Summer Resort in the Catskills. 



B. LEIBOWITZ, Prop. 
TLbc Scventeentb Season. == 



I. BINSKY, Gen. Man. 

5 ^Tbe Seventecntb Season. 



God made the country and man made the town. 

What wonder, then, that health and virtue, gifts 
That alone make sweet the bitter draught 

That life holds out to all, should most abound 
And be least threatened, in the fields and groves. 

The Rev. C: Rockwell who was familiar with Summer scenery in widely remote regions 
declares to have never seen elsewhere, hues so delicate, so varied and of such richly glow- 
ing and surpassing beautv as are presented on the sides and summits or the Catskill Moun- 
tains which he attributes'to the pure, clear air. The scenery is indeed magnificent, the air 
is invigorating and there are many objectionable features of summer time in the mountains 
that will not have to be endured by those who are in need of rest, health and communion 
with nature's beauties. 

The American will remain open during May until October, for the accommodation of 
those desiring to spend the Summer months in the Catskills. A first class hotel on the 
summit of the far famed and delightful Catskills. Central to all points of interest including 
the Kaaterskill and Platterkill regions. Hunter Mountain, Stony Clove, while the surround- 
ing peaks are dotted with quaint and beautiful parks, including Onteora, Elka, Schoharie, 
Sunset and Twilight communities. 

Elevation 2,soo feet. Four hours from New York city by two all rail routes. Accommo- 
dations for 75 guests. First class livery connected which can be had at very moderate 
rates. Four mails dailv. The table is abundantly supplied with fresh vegetables, milk and 
poultry direct from farm. Western dressed beef . Railroad depots, telegraph and post of- 
fices within five minutes' walk. Crushed stone roads. Sidewalks. 

The view from the spacious veranda is inspiring, embracing the entire region surround- 
ing and overlooking the village of Tannersville. 

The terms are reasonable. 

Correspondence regarding rooms, climate and further particulars, is respectfully 
solicited. ^ „ ■ ^ a 

Large parlor open fire place. Large airv dining room. Plenty room for dancing. Oooa 
musical attendance. Spacious croquet and tennis grounds ; also play grounds for children. 
IRoscber cooking a specialtv. Direct parlor and day coach service from Washington, Bal- 
timore Philadelphia, Pa , jersey Citv and New York without change of cars. Carriages 
meet ail trains. The management of this house endeavors to give general satisfaction and 
the comfort of guests will be studied in every respect. 

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1823. 79th season. 1901. 

Catskill ^t. House, 

Chas. and Geo. H. Beach, Mgrs. 

CATSKILL, N. Y. 

ELEVATIOni, 2250 FEET. 



OPEN JUNE 29 TO SEPTEMBER 16. 



Tlie (inly hotel that commands the famous 
view of the Hudson River Valley. 

The Mountain House Park 

Has a a valley frontage of over three miles in extent and consists of 2780 acres 
of magnificent forest and farm lands, traversed in all directions by many 
miles of wood trails and carriage roads leading to points of interest. 

The Grandest Views of the Region 
Are obtained from the Crest, Newman's Ledge, Bear's Den, Prospect Rock 
on North Mountain ; and Eagle Rock and Palenville Overlook on South 
Mountain, which are included in the mountain house property. 

niorth and South Lakes 
Are also included within its boundaries. The atmosphere is delightfully pure. 

Ahsolutely Free from Malaria, 
The temperature is alwavs i; to 20 degrees lower than at Catskill village, 
New York City or Philadelphia. 

/I Powerful Search Light, 
On the east front, will be operated from g to 11 P. M., reflecting its light over 
twelve thousand square miles of the Hudson River Valley. The hotel is 
lighted throughout by electric lights. Call and return cajl bells. Long dis- 
tance telephone and telegraph office in the hotel. Sanitary plumbing. 

The Water Supply is Abundant: 
The spring is over two miles distant, far up toward tne crest of North 
Mountain, with nothing above or around but a spruce and hemlock forest, 
and, as the land is owned by the Hotel Company, contamination is impossible. 
The Out Door Amusements, 
The life in this invigorating air makes out-door amusements especially 
sought for and enjoyed. The golf links were laid out by Mr. John Dunn of 
New York. The boat livery privilege has been granted to Messrs. Byles & 
Hoff of Bayonne, New Jersey, who furnish canoes, out-riggers and row boats 
of the most approved pattern. 

Accessible by Following Routes z 
Pennsylvania Railroad from Philadelphia. Washington and intermediate 
stations makes connections and solid trains are run over the West Shore 
and Ulster & Delaware Railroads to Kaaterskill station located within the 
boundaries of the Catskill Mountain House Park, and only ^4 of a mile drive 
over a smooth level road to the hotel. 

VIA RHINEBECK. RONDOUT AND KINGSTON. 

New York Central & Hudson River Railroad to Rhinebeck; Hudson 
River Day Line to Kingston Point; Rondout Night Line to Rondout; West 
Shore Railroad to Kingston; Ulster lV Delaware Railroad to Kaaterskill 
station; -'4 of a mile to the hotel. Stages meet all trains. Purchase tickets 
and check baggage to Kaaterskill station. 

RATES FOR BOARD, 

Weekly rates to July 15th, $16 to $21; daily, $3.^0; weekly rates from 
July 15th to September ist, $17-50 to ^25; daily^, $4; September "weekly rates, 
$16 to $21; daily $4. 

Children less than ten years of age, occupying rooms with their parents or maids, $10.rj(» per 
week; by ihe day $2. Children at regular talile will be charged same as adults. Maids oemipviug 
servants' rooms and taking meals at 'jhildreu's table $10.50 per week; $2 per day. No dugs al- 
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VISITORS TO THE rtIi\=(lfIEHlCtlN EXrOSITION 

SHOULD SEE THE 

HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT, 

The most Charming Inland Water Trip on the Ameri- 
can Continent. 




The Palace Iron !Steamers 

"NEW YORK" AND -ALBANY" 

of the HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE, 

DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY 

Leave New York, Desbrosses Street, 8:40 A. M. Leave New York, West 
22d Street, N. R., q:oo A. M. Leave Albany, Hamilton Street, 8:30 A. M., 
landing at Yonkers, West Point, Newburg, Poughkeepsie, Kingston Point, 
Catskill and Hudson. 

THE ATTRACTIVE TOURIST ROUTE TO 

Catskill Mountains, Saratoga and the Adirondacks, 
Hotel Champlain and the North, 

Niagara Falls and the West. 
The Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence River. 

Direct connections at Kingston Point with the Ulster & Delaware R. R., 
for all points in the Catskill Mountains. 
A trip on one of these famous steamers, on the noblest stream in the 
country, offers rare attractions. They are fitted up in the most elegant style, 
exclusively for passengers. Their great speed, fine orchestra, spacious sa- 
loons, private parlors and luxurious accommodations in every respect, render 
them unexcelled. 

Send six cents in stamps for "SUMMER EXCURSION BOOK." 
F. B. HIBBARD, General Oil ICE, E. E. OLCOTT, 

Gen'l Pass. Agt. Desbrosses Street Pier, Gen. Manager. 

New York City. 



1Rip t^an Minklc, 



What a tale has been told us of good old Rip Van Winkle ! 

W'hat a favorite with all but old Dame Van Winkle ! 

How the children would shout with joy whenever he approached ! Whj', he 
asssted at their sports, made their playthings, taught them to fly kites and shoot 
marbles, and told them long stories about ghosts, witches and In-^ian*. 

Why, the stray dogs loved him, surrounded by a troop of them, hanging on his 
skirts, clambering on his back, playing a thousand tricks on him with impunity, and 
not a dog would bark at him throughout the neighborhood. 

Rip did not take kindly to labor for revenue, but Dame Van Winkle did. He was 
one of those happy mortals, of foolish, well-oiled dispositions, who would take the 
world easy, eat white bread or brown, whichever could be had with least thought or 
trouble, and would rather starve on a penny than work for a jjound. If left to hiin- 
self he would have wnistled life away in perfect contentment ; but his wife kept con- 
tinually dinning in his ears about his idleness, his carelessness, and the ruin he was 
bringing on his family. Morning, noon and night h -r t'>ngue was in essantly going, 
and evervthing he said or did was sure to produce a torrent of hotisehold eloquence. 

In search of quiet and rest old Rip star ed on a long ramble and unconsciously 
scrambled to one of the highest of the Catskill Mountains. Late in the afternoon, 
panting and fatigued, he threw himself on a green knoll, covered with mountain 
herbage that crowned the brow of a precipice. 

From an ■ pening between the trees he could overlook all the lower country for 
many a inile of rich woodland. He saw at a distance the lordly Hudson, far, far be- 
low him, tnoving on its silent but majestic course, with a reflection of a purple cloud, 
or the sail rf a lagging bark here and there sleeping on its glassy bosom and at last 
losing Itself in the blue Highlands. 

On the other side he looked down into the deep mountain glen, wild, lonely and 
shagged, the bottom filled with fragments from the iinpending cliff^s, and scarcely 
lighted by the reflected rays of the setting sun. For some time Rip lay musing on 
this scene. Evening was gradually advancing, and the beautiful mountains began to 
throw their long, bltie shadows over the valleys. He saw that it would be dark long 
before he could reach the village, and he heaved a heavy sigh when he thought of en- 
countering the terrors of Dame Van Winkle. 

Rip then met the queer little Dutch people. He was naturally a thirsty soul, and 
was soon tempted to help himself to their Holland beverage, which proved itself 
too strong for him. 

Twenty long years of silent slumber followed. 

The war of the Revolution took place ; George Washington was the hero of many 
a battle in the historic Hudson Valley against the force of King George III. 

Rip awoke and returned to town, where he had some difficulty in finding his folks 
and old acquaintances. Dame Van Winkle had gone forever, but his grandchildren 
remained. 

When railroads became the fashion and then a necessity, the 

^est Shope H^ili'oad 

found its way up the silvery Hudson, and with the finest equipment ever run, and 
without change of cars, conveys passengers as no other line can, between Philadel- 
phia, Long Branch and New York, through to the heart of the 

CATSKILL MOUNTAINS 

to Oneonta, stopping at principal stations en route, and connectine at Kingston 
with a most complete car line from points from and between Washington, Baltimore, 
Philadelphia and New York, which conveys passengers to Saratoga and Lake George! 

In aodition to this popular mountain line a sleeping car service, par excell- nee, is 
in efl'ect between New York, West Point, Albany, ,Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, 
Niagara Falls, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago and St. Louis. 

Its agents will furnish information. 

C.E. LAMBERT, 
General PassLcnger Agent. 

Transit Building, No. 7 East Forty-second St., New Yorl\ Citv. 

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